Winterizing Garden Mums with Burlap

Burlap can help winterize mums in Illinois:

Plant in ground as soon as possible (after bloom is fine). Don't cut back foliage—it insulates. Remove spent flowers only.
Plant on south side or sheltered spot.
Wrap with burlap to create a protective microclimate.
Water lightly to encourage rooting; avoid soggy soil.

Earlier planting = better root establishment. Burlap improves survival odds but isn't a guarantee.

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