Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots. In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy. Always cut with ...
Pick healthy mums early in the season—choose plants with tight buds, not full blooms. Decide between hardy mums for perennials or florist mums for one-time fall color. Give mums six hours of sun, ...
Pick mums with mostly buds and just a few open blooms. Keep them happy in 62°F to 75°F temps and mulch for protection. Deadhead regularly to extend their blooming season. Mums are the signature flower ...
Shopping for the best mums this fall comes down to more than simply selecting the prettiest blooms in the brightest colors.