Worried about your mums as temps drop? Here's what to know about their cold tolerance—and the simple steps that can help them ...

This week's gardening column also includes guidance for handling aphids and black spots from sooty mold and advises patience when planting flowers.

Protecting your mums from frost helps them stay colorful longer and ensures they return strong next season. Move container mums indoors before a freeze, or cover them overnight with boxes or blankets ...

Mums can be overwintered indoors by allowing them to go dormant in a cool, dark location. To keep mums as houseplants, they need sufficient light, regular watering, and occasional fertilization.

Use these tips to care for mums indoors as dormant plants or as houseplants. Mums can be overwintered indoors by allowing them to go dormant in a cool, dark location. To keep mums as houseplants, they ...