Q: I have a beautiful mum that grows to three feet wide. I am wondering about diving it. It is pretty hardy and I have had it about four years. I pruned it back in late June so it isn't too wiry.

They are hardy perennials that grow back year after year with proper care. However, mums can start to overcrowd and grow fewer, weaker flowers over time. Therefore, it’s recommended to divide mums ...

Q. I have hardy mums that bloom in the late summer and early fall. Is it OK to divide them once they have finished blooming in the fall? A. Don't be tempted to divide your mums in the fall. They ...

Chrysanthemums, or mums, are the popular stars of the autumn garden. Their vibrant domes of color, from rich golds and fiery oranges to deep burgundies and soft pinks, bring life to patios and garden ...

When is the best time to divide mums? And how often should they be divided? I cut mine back way into July, but some of them still didn't get bushy. They were planted in October 2007, so this was their ...

Q. I have hardy mum that blooms in the late summer and early fall. It is OK to divide them once they have finished blooming in the fall? A. Don't be tempted to divide your mums in the fall. They ...

Last fall, all of my chrysanthemums (most of which were planted about 15 years ago) died. They were in different areas of the garden, and the other plants that were with them were not affected. I have ...

Q: I have a beautiful mum that grows to three feet wide. I am wondering about dividing it. It is pretty hardy, as I have had it for about four years. I prune it back at the end of June so it isn't too ...