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Blooming Mums in Spring: Pinch Next Year for Fall Flowers

Mums blooming now (spring) won't rebloom well this fall. Next year, pinch back to 6–8 inches until July 4 for compact fall bloom. After frost, cut to 2 inches and clean debris.

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