How to Grow Mums As Fall Flowers- Planting-Fertilizing-Pinching-Transplanting
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Join me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/PicketFenceGreenhouseWithDianeMummGardenVideos Mums the Word! http://PicketFenceGreenhouse.info Watch my other Mum Video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0tjkJYV-Us Nothing says Fall like Mums also called Chrysanthemum Beautifully vibrant blooms form on cushions of mum plants usually in the fall months of the year. When many plants being annual or perennial are wanting to go to bed , mums are just beginning to put on a show in your garden. Mums come in array of colors and forms nowadays. They can grow to heights of 2-3 ft depending on the cultivar and the growing conditions and area. Planting Plant your mums in a sunny location in well drained soil . Mums can be planted either spring or fall months. Mums grow in zones 3-9 however make sure and buy the hardy mums especially for your zone area if you want them to come back every year. Some cultivars may vary so pay close attention to the type of mum you purchase. Fertilizing New planted mums can be fertilized every week if you choose. Established mums once a month . Do not fertilize after July. Pinching If you ever had trouble with your mums fall over or separating , one reason for this may be that they need pinched throughout the growing season. Pinching your mums is usually done at 3-4 week intervals up to the first week of July.. However there may be different requirements for certain cultivars. Transplanting or Dividing If you are noticing your mums overgrowing their space or getting crowded they need to be divided , usually around every 2-3 years is a good rule of thumb. Best time to do this is after they have bloomed during the fall season months. General Care Mums do not like to get dry ,especially newly planted mums, make sure you water them in your experiencing a dry spell in your area. This can be anytime Spring, Summer or Fall. Mulching too is very important . Mums need to be mulched especially if you live in a cold climate. Do not cut back your mums after blooming the foliage will help protect the plant throughout the winter months, it aids in insulating the plants roots. Another tip is Mums like good air circulation so try not to crowd when planting. #dianemummgardenvideos
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Thanks for the info on mums. I'm going to pinch mine back now and give them fertilizer for the last time this year.
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Hello Diane, we have a potted fall mum that we want to keep over the winter and get cuttings to propagate so we can have more of them. We live in the NE and soon it will be getting cold with snow so I have the following questions . . . .
1) What do we need to do to save and protect the plant? Should we cut it back, put it in the garage so it won't be in the snow or harshest cold and do we need to continue watering it? Is it best to bring it into the house or cellar?
2) When should we take our cutting and root them for best results?
3) Can we put it under a grow light in late winter to get a jump on growth for our cuttings?
Thank you for any guidance you can provide, Jack :-) -
What about dividing and transplanting them.. how much do you break off.. or do you cut right down the middle of the plant? do you hav video for this??
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Nice video, learned just what I needed to know!
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i bought a mum and i went to plant it and grab accidentlily at the top and a bunch of branches fell the mum looked bad so i took it back and got another one.
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What will happen if I am starting from seed in mid July in New England?
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thanks very much for the wonderful info..
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I got some mums the little boy next door throws his ball in the middle of my mums and broke the middle out how do I get the middle of my mums to grow back hopefully you can help me I would love to send you a picture so you could see what they look like they used to be nice and pretty now they look horrible and I don't know what to do for them to make thepretty
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what are they called
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love the mums . I have the yellow and rust color . I have a problem with ants all over them . I am afraid they might hurt them ,any thing I can use that want hurt the flowers?
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Mum plant the mum video
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great video now I know how to plant pam w. ohio
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awesome info Thank you !!!!
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Was planting spring bulbs today and planted mums over them. Was told to do this by my best friend. Is she sabotaging me? I'm a newbie to the ground planting.
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Wow, very informative! Awesome tips for homeowners as they are getting their landscaping ready for Fall.
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until they take root.. and get established not a bad idea , this is for many plants you grow...
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I planted some yesterday from an established nursery. They are budding and one is in bloom. Problem is, my daffodils are also planted in the flower bed. Is it true that I have to keep the mums well hydrated? And that daffodils don't like much water? If that's so, then I just might kill my daffodils!! Don't want that to happen!
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mums are a fall plant and you usually see them in the garden centers in the fall for planting, I actually planted mine in the spring and they did great.I wouldn't plant them while in bloom, only if they are established plants coming from the garden center.. , I think you can plant them either time provided they have enough time to set in roots in the ground in the fall..
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It's the end of April and I had some mums that spread, fell over and looked awful. I pulled them up and replanted the bed with daffodils and tulips. but I'd like some mums again to have color for fall. My questions are: 1. Should I plant mums now in May that are already in bloom? or should I plant them with only their green foilage? 2.For their longevity, when would be the better time to plant? Spring? or October?
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