Mums can be overwintered indoors by allowing them to go dormant in a cool, dark location. To keep mums as houseplants, they need sufficient light, regular watering, and occasional fertilization.

I am now the veteran of exactly one specialty Chrysanthemum show, participating as a first time judge for the Design Division ...

Key Points Buy mums with closed buds and deadhead faded blooms to keep them colorful longer.After blooming, plant them, ...

Pruning mums helps them grow fuller with longer-lasting blooms. Pinch tips at 4–6 inches tall, again at 12 inches tall, and stop about 100 days before bloom. Deadhead spent flowers once blooming ...

Nothing says autumn like brightly colored mums adorning front porches and filling patio planters. Knowing how often to water mums is key to getting the longest life out of your plants. The answer to ...

While mums, or Chrysanthemum spp., are relatively easy to care for, they do have some specific needs. To keep your mums alive, they need a bit of love and attention every year, replanting, pruning, ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. I purchased a blooming potted chrysanthemum plant. How long do the flowers ...

Potted chrysanthemums from the supermarket look cute on the porch until the blooms quickly fade. The right care and conditions can make them last all fall.

"Show mums" are a cold-hardy, late-season perennial showstopper in your garden that won't die off in the winter. As the summer season winds down, gardeners like myself start getting desperate to hang ...