Use these tips to care for mums indoors as dormant plants or as houseplants. You've probably got potted mums out on your porch, but can you keep mums indoors as well? Maybe you want to enjoy your mums ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Well-pinched mums Q: I planted some mums that I bought last fall, and they’re growing well so far this spring. A friend told me I ...

Pinch back your mums for the final time. To prevent leggy mums that bloom too early, many gardeners pinch back the tip of each stem two or three times between May and early July. By following this ...

Mums can be overwintered indoors by allowing them to go dormant in a cool, dark location. To keep mums as houseplants, they need sufficient light, regular watering, and occasional fertilization.