Can You Split Mums? How To Divide The Fall Garden Favorites

A gardener holds a small pink mums plant

Mums are synonymous with fall. Thanks to their late bloom period, these beautiful flowers make a much-welcomed addition to the home landscape. Potted mums from garden centers adorn porches, patios, and even indoor spaces. Though some choose to treat these flowers as an annual, many have found success wintering mums in garden beds. You may also wonder if you can divide mums. “Can you split mums” is a question we often hear during the fall months. Best Time for Splitting Mums Determining when to divide and transplant mums is key. Though it may be tempting to divide store-bought mums in the fall just as they slip into dormancy, most experts suggest waiting. Early spring is the ideal time in which the plant can be divided, because that’s when the plant and its root system are more visible. This emerging growth makes it easier to make cuts and separate each segment. […]

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