Chrysanthemums
You know it's autumn when you start seeing mums in the stores. But what about growing your own chrysanthemums in the garden or how to care for indoor chrysanthemums? Browse the articles that follow to learn more about the care of mums indoors and out, including pruning information and common issues affecting these plants and how to treat them.
Chrysanthemums
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Can You Split Mums? How To Divide The Fall Garden Favorites
If you want to divide mums, splitting them in the fall may not be the best idea. Wait until early spring to divide and transplant mums.
By Tonya Barnett
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Overwintering Mums - How To Winterize Mums
Overwintering mums is possible. Because many people think that mums are finicky, many gardeners treat them as annuals. This doesn't have to be the case. Read here to learn more about how to winterize mums.
By Heather Rhoades
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Growing Mums: How To Care For The Classic Fall Flower
Whether growing fall mums as seasonal decor or chrysanthemums year round, we've got everything you need to know.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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How To Care For Mums In Spring
Mums are only for autumn. Click here to learn about caring for chrysanthemum flowers in spring.
By Tonya Barnett
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Mum Powdery Mildew Symptoms: Treating Powdery Mildew On Chrysanthemums
Powdery mildew on chrysanthemums is one of those diseases that can usually be avoided with good cultural care. Click this article for information about mum powdery mildew symptoms and effective chrysanthemum powdery mildew control.
By Teo Spengler
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Organic Garden Pest Control: Using Chrysanthemum For Pest Control
Chrysanthemums, or mums for short, are loved by gardeners and florists for their diversity of shapes and colors. But there's another reason you should be planting them all over your garden: pest control! Learn more in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Chrysanthemum Varieties – What Are Some Different Types Of Mums
Gardeners delight in hundreds of different types of chrysanthemums, often classified by various criteria. To simplify the process for home gardeners, plants are often divided into eight distinct chrysanthemum plant types. Learn what those are here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Issues Affecting Chrysanthemums – Treating Mum Plant Disease And Pests
Most mums are extremely vigorous and have few pests and disease problems but there are a few issues affecting chrysanthemums of which growers should be aware. The information found in this article can help with that.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Chrysanthemum Lifespan: How Long Do Mums Live
How long do chrysanthemums last? It?s a good question, and one that often comes up in the fall, when garden centers are full of beautiful, flowering pots of them. Learn about the lifespan of mums in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Chrysanthemum Information: Annual vs. Perennial Chrysanthemums
Whether your Chrysanthemum will come back after winter depends upon which species you have. If you aren't sure which one you purchased, the best thing is to wait until next spring and check for regrowth. Click this article for more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Mum Plant Repotting: Can You Repot A Chrysanthemum
Potted chrysanthemums, often known as florist's mums, are usually gift plants appreciated for their showy, colorful blooms. To keep them longer, repotting may be helpful. This article provides additional information on repotting mums.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Growing Mums In Containers: How To Grow Mums In Pots
Care of container grown mums can be a little tricky but if you follow some simple rules of chrysanthemum container care, you should be able to enjoy their blooms throughout fall and possibly even the next spring. Click this article to learn more.
By Liz Baessler
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When To Buy Mums And How To Choose The Best Ones
When shopping for chrysanthemum plants, learn how to choose the best.
By Tonya Barnett
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Learn About The History Of Chrysanthemums
By Darcy Larum
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Chrysanthemum Crown Gall Treatment: Managing Crown Gall Of Mum Plants
Chrysanthemums are quite hardy and easy to grow but crown gall of mum plants can occasionally occur. How do you recognize the symptoms in chrysanthemums with crown gall? Click here for tips on diagnosis and treating mums with crown gall.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Mum Rot Treatment – Managing Symptoms Of Chrysanthemum Stem Rot
Chrysanthemum plants are among the easiest perennials to grow in your garden. However, they are not immune to disease. Issues affecting mums include collar or stem rot. For more information on these issues as well as tips for treatment, click here.
By Teo Spengler
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Chrysanthemum Fusarium Control – Treating Mums With Fusarium Wilt
Chrysanthemums are hardy favorites for cooler weather. Their pretty, cheerful flowers brighten up spaces when others won’t grow. One disease to watch out for with your mums is fusarium wilt. Click here to learn more about managing fusarium on mum plants.
By Mary Ellen Ellis