Chrysanthemum (5258)

How to get great mums without a lot of work:

Choose your planting site.
Mums grow best when planted in full sun.
Mums’ small, shallow roots can’t compete with larger roots, so don’t plant them too close to trees or shrubs.
Make sure the planting site has good water drainage.

Prepare the soil.
Mums will grow in just about any soil. Before you plant, dig in plenty of organic matter such as composted manure or garden compost around the area where

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