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When and how to pinch back mums. If you decide to prune your mums, you can start pinching stems in spring when the plants have reached a height of about 6 inches. To pinch them back, simply grab a stem between your thumb and index finger about 2 to 3 inches above the base of the plant and just above a leaf and pinch it off.
Use a fertile soil that drains easily when planting your mums in containers. Mums donât do well with âwet feetâ so try to avoid soil that retains a lot of water. 1  For in-ground planting, choose an area of the yard that doesn't accumulate too much water.ethod 1 of 4: Planting Chrysanthemums Properly. 1. Plant or place mums in full sun. If you don't have an area that gets a full 8 hours of sunlight everyday, put them in a place where the mums will get at least 5 hours. 1  If you have an option to choose between morning or afternoon sun, opt for morning sun.