Mums put on a gorgeous display of orange, red, and pink blooms during the cool fall months. Perennial varieties will come ...
This week's gardening column also includes guidance for handling aphids and black spots from sooty mold and advises patience when planting flowers.
Hello, Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. Unfortunately, the drought has hung on here in the Valley as many counties are now classified a D-4 or Exceptional drought (per the USDA Drought Monitor).
Chrysanthemums are a traditional fall flower. There are two types of mums, and selection should be based on the planned use for the mum. Garden, or hardy mums, are planted outdoors. Florist mums are ...
"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 ...
Like pumpkins, chrysanthemums (mums for short) are a part of fall. Three types of mums are useful fall bloomers for different reasons. Many modern hybrid mums were bred by crossing Chrysanthemum ...
Worried about your mums as temps drop? Here's what to know about their cold tolerance—and the simple steps that can help them ...
Water mums when soil feels dry, which can be daily for pots, and weekly for garden beds. Avoid fungal diseases by watering at the base of mums, not over the leaves. Repot rootbound mums into bigger ...
Seeing chrysanthemums in bloom conjures thoughts of trick or treat and jack-o'-lanterns on a blustery day. That's because mums are still flowering in late fall, and some late-blooming forms are just ...
Mums grow best in well-draining locations that receive at least six hours of sun per day. Areas with poor drainage or too much shade can make mums vulnerable to pests and disease. Many types of mums ...