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 ...

Winter pruning is a crucial gardening practice that helps maintain the health, shape, and productivity of trees and shrubs. While the cold months may seem like an unusual time to prune, winter is ...

Light frosts only harm blooms, but hard freezes can kill mum roots. Use mulch, covers, or shelter for protection; wait until spring to prune. Choose hardy mums for outdoor planting—florist mums need ...

Now is the time to get plants in shape before the storms of winter. Late-summer pruning is very good for deciduous trees. You can remove unneeded foliage that can overload with snow and break branches ...

Deadhead container mums to get more blooms and extend color into fall. Don’t prune hardy mums in fall—wait until spring for better growth. Water well, give full sun, and wait for cooler temps before ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. We have a great many chrysanthemum plants in our yard. Those from the previous fall were not nearly as full as those new ones ...