We all know that feeling of walking through a garden center in September and being dazzled by rows of vibrant, mounded flowers. It is easy to agree that nothing signals the arrival of autumn quite like the rich golds, deep purples, and fiery oranges of a healthy mum. I promise you that once you understand…
Have you ever noticed your favorite garden mums looking a bit thin in the center or producing smaller flowers than they used to? It is a common sight in many gardens, but it is actually a signal that your plants are ready for a fresh start. Learning when to divide chrysanthemums is the secret to…
Do you ever feel a pang of worry when your vibrant fall mums start showing spots or wilting prematurely? You aren’t alone; every gardener faces the challenge of keeping these stunning perennials healthy through the season. I promise that with a little bit of knowledge and a keen eye, you can easily manage chrysanthemum plant…
We’ve all been there: you buy a perfectly round, flower-filled mum in the fall, but by the following year, it’s a tall, spindly mess that flops over after the first rain. It’s frustrating when those vibrant autumn colors don’t return with the same nursery-quality shape you fell in love with. The good news is that…
Every gardener knows the joy of seeing vibrant autumn colors take over the flower beds as the summer heat fades. It is a time for cozy sweaters, crisp air, and the stunning blooms of hardy mums that decorate our porches and pathways. As much as we love these seasonal staples, we also love our four-legged…
We all love that final explosion of color that mums bring to our autumn gardens, don’t we? It is the grand finale of the growing season that keeps our yards looking bright as the days grow shorter. However, once those vibrant petals fade and the first frost hits, many gardeners feel a bit lost about…
Do you ever wonder why some garden mums look like perfect, flower-filled globes while others grow tall, leggy, and floppy? You aren’t alone in wanting that professional, nursery-quality look in your own backyard. I promise that mastering the art of cutting back chrysanthemums is the single most effective way to transform your garden’s fall display….
Have you ever stood in a garden center wondering if that beautiful potted plant is a “mum” or a “chrysanthemum”? It’s a common point of confusion for many of my fellow gardeners, and you are certainly not alone in asking are chrysanthemums the same as mums. In this guide, I’ll explain exactly why these terms…
Do you ever look at your garden in late August and feel like something is missing? We all want that final explosion of color before the frost sets in, but sometimes our plants don’t seem to cooperate. I promise that with just a little bit of specialized knowledge, you can transform those tight, green chrysanthemum…
