Mums are vibrant, cool-weather flowers that thrive in full sun, well-drained soil, and regular watering, making them ideal for fall displays and even year-round gardening with the right care. To help ...
Mums can be overwintered indoors by allowing them to go dormant in a cool, dark location. To keep mums as houseplants, they need sufficient light, regular watering, and occasional fertilization.
Have you ever tried planting hardy mums and had them fail to come back the following year? Fall mums are perennial flowers that can grow and bloom in your landscape year after year, if you handle them ...
As summer blooms fade from heat and drought, fall flowers step in to revive the garden. Nothing comes to the rescue like the bright, long-lasting chrysanthemum. Imagine growing spaces spilling over ...
Mums grow best in well-draining locations that receive at least six hours of sun per day. Areas with poor drainage or too much shade can make mums vulnerable to pests and disease. Many types of mums ...
Add a burst of fresh color to the fall landscape with mums. This traditional fall flower is still a favorite of many. These fall beauties come in a wide range of colors and provide weeks of floral ...
As the calendar turns from August to September, chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum x morifolium), aka mums, start appearing in nurseries and garden centers. These plants are a staple in many landscapes in ...
Don't wait until November to plant mums and asters. Buy them now or by mid-September, and plant them in your landscape. These fall bloomers need to have their roots growing and become established ...
As summer winds down, you'll have noticed an uptick in the availability of pumpkins, gourds, and chrysanthemums (or mums) in garden centers, nurseries, or the box retailers you purchase from. And ...
Marigolds are a great fall porch swap for mums, offering similar colors and easy upkeep. They thrive in full sun, need regular base watering, and stay fresh longer with deadheading. Taller marigold ...