How do I trim Mum’s for the winter?

Here's some help for you. I also have Mums, and love them!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOuqmNFPxrw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NALQIrQTcTA

Hi Peggy! I reshape mine in the spring, I let the blooms and leaves die back on their own until then.

Mum's are more resilient than you think. My Gardner's assistant took a weed wacker to mine once and they came back just fine. If you don't deadhead you don't get more blooms!

Great question and I've got a simple tutorial to help.

https://www.gardenupgreen.com/2015/10/caring-for-mums.html

I’ve always just cut them back after they finish blooming in the fall. Have had no problems trimming them back short and having them come back each year

I cut mine back to a couple of inches, cover them with leaves and mulch and they are set for the winter.

Do NOT be afraid..............you have to trim them back each year....helps them to multiply....also be sure and water them before the first freeze.........dry freeze on plants sometimes kills the roots.

Just use a sharp scissors or cutting shears. They do tend to get woody so trimming is essential. I always deadhead mine so new growth will develop. Just trim them down and enjoy them when they come back stronger and prettier. Don't be afraid. They wont die. They are very hardy plants.

Thank You for all the great information.

Peggy

Amen 🌻🎶

I just read an article that recommends you not cut them back until after the winter. Cutting back now might stimulate some fresh growth if there is some late warm weather.

In spring, I cut mine down to a couple of inches, then in half again in late June. That should keep them from getting too gangly.