last year my 2 foot diameter bunch of blackeye susans grew tall and
"leggy"

was wondering if, when it gets 18 inches high, but before setting any
flower buds, if it is a common practice to cut it back ala mums to get
it to branch out more?

BTW, what is the proper procedure for mums?

TIA,
Stew Corman from sunny Endicott