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 ...

You might have heard that little gardening trick about “pinching back the mums” — the pruning technique that keeps our favorite fall-blooming flower from flopping apart. But what few realize is that ...

Mums flower in the fall months, and their prolific blooms make them a staple in many gardens and fall porch displays alike. While they don’t require much upkeep, deadheading is the simple task that ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Well-pinched mums Q: I planted some mums that I bought last fall, and they’re growing well so far this spring. A friend told me I ...

Chrysanthemums are as welcome and colorful a sign of fall as cheery orange pumpkins. These autumn-blooming perennials come in a wide variety of hues, and they'll reward you with clusters of tiny ...