Gardening Know How on MSN

Don't ignore mums in July, it's when fall flowers form – do these 5 tasks now for big autumn blooms

Set up your mums for a big blooming success this fall by checking these easy tasks off your checklist in July. Here's what ...
AOL

Want Your Mums to Bloom Big This Fall? Here’s When (and How) to Prune 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 ...
Daily Express

When to plant chrysanthemum - ‘gives you a stronger chance of having much bigger blooms!'

Chrysanthemums come in vibrant shades of violet, yellow, red, and orange and are sure to add a burst of glorious colour to any garden. Not only will this beautiful plant bring luscious flowers to your ...
The San Bernardino Sun

Master Gardener: When and how to prune lilacs and chrysanthemums

Q: My lilac shrub has grown taller than I am. Consequently, I can no longer see or smell the flowers well enough to enjoy them. Pretty soon it will be time to prune our trees and shrubs. Is winter the ...