This is because these larger "basket" mums are pruned to produce many flower buds, and this draws a lot of energy from the plant. After all those flowers bloom, the plant is left depleted ...

You can plant potted mums you buy in autumn ... formerly Chrysanthemum Morifolium), sometimes known as quilled or spoon mums, are large flowers with spiky petals ending in slender spoon-shaped ...

If you're hoping for a garden bursting with colour in the warmer months, now is the time to plant the right flowers. April is an ideal month to get started. Whether you want to enhance your ...

There's a flower you can plant right now that'll be blooming in just a few weeks, ready to dazzle in the summer sun. Article continues below Flowers bring a vibrant splash of colour to any British ...

This week's column addresses when to pinch back annual and perennial flowers, characteristics of a good potting mix and ...

If you’re thinking of gifting a loved one orchids this Mother's Day, you’ll be pleased to know they are safe to be around ...

Certain flowers such as asters, mums, bee balm, and phlox benefit greatly ... pinching back more in early and late spring will help create a thicker plant. How late into the season to pinch ...