The technique — known in England as the “Chelsea Chop” because the first trim coincides with London’s famous late-May Chelsea ...

Most of us don’t think about our garden mums until they brighten our gardens late in the growing season. But to get the best display of flowers this fall, you should pinch the plants back to create ...

Bushiness in a pinch. Out in the garden, a mum that is naturally bushy might look better if it was even more bushy. Promote bushiness by pinching each shoot beginning when it is 6 inches tall.

You’re Pinching Your Mums Back Too Much While it’s vital to pinch garden mums for bushy growth, it’s possible to overdo it. About 100 days before the plant blooms, you should stop pinching.

Mums flower in the fall months, and their prolific blooms make them a staple in many gardens and fall porch displays alike. While they don’t require much upkeep, deadheading is the simple task ...

Pinching mums encourages them to branch more, which gives a fuller appearance and, eventually, more flower heads. Two or three rounds of pinching over the spring and summer is sufficient.

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A male ebony jewelwing damselfly, perched and waiting to intercept passers-by. Q: I saw this insect flying butterfly-like near my garden, but when it landed I realized it definitely didn’t look ...

Mum called 'spiteful' for pinching sister's dream baby name - but says it's fair game A woman has been branded 'insensitive' for taking the baby name her sister had picked out for her baby ...

Pinching mums encourages them to branch more, which gives a fuller appearance and, eventually, more flower heads. Two or three rounds of pinching over the spring and summer is sufficient.