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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.
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 ...