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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The best time to divide or plant mums is in the spring. Mums planted in the fall have a hard time getting established before winter begins. However, if you have some potted, what have you got to lose ...

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 ...