Rather than spending money on new hydrangea plants, use this method to gradually grow additional hydrangeas until you have a ...

Dig the mum plant up and separate its root ball with a sharp, clean knife. Remove anything dead or mushy-looking and replant the divisions into loose, fertile soil.

With Connecticut flower colors coming in purple, red, orange, yellow, and more, chrysanthemums, or more simply, mums, have been a favorite for centuries.