Store-bought mums aren’t bred for the ground—they’re less hardy and often grow tall and leggy. If planting, cut back, fertilize, water weekly, and mulch roots, but expect them to act like annuals. For ...

Chrysanthemums are hardy, herbaceous perennials that generally bloom in our area from October to December. (Katherine Frey for Washington Post ) Although temperatures are still regularly reaching the ...

It's hard to miss the sight of chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum spp.) or just "mums" in fall. Drive past any garden center and you'll likely see dozens of these brightly colored gems ready for purchase.

Pruning mums helps them grow fuller with longer-lasting blooms. Pinch tips at 4–6 inches tall, again at 12 inches tall, and stop about 100 days before bloom. Deadhead spent flowers once blooming ...

Chrysanthemums are one of the most popular flowers of fall, bringing beautiful color and charm to porches, patios, and balconies. While these plants are easy to grow, the timing of when you plant them ...

(WGHP) — Mums are a staple of fall decorations. When summer flowers start to fade and temperatures turn colder, mums thrive with brilliant shades of yellow, orange and purple. You can grow them in a ...

It seems that everywhere you look in October you see chrysanthemums blooming. Widely available and relatively inexpensive, they are almost indispensable for providing quick color to the fall landscape ...

As our gardens fade in autumn, many of us buy potted chrysanthemums for a final display of blooms that may last through an early frost. Can they have a lasting place in our gardens? It depends, ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - When autumn arrives, few flowers signal the season like mums. Their vibrant colors and full blooms make them a favorite for porches, yards and seasonal displays. But according to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wildly popular fall flowers, mums are low-maintenance and easy to grow. However, there are a few things that can trigger their ...

Mums may seem like the superstar of fall flowers—bold, everywhere and impossible to ignore—but they aren't the only stars of the autumn garden stage. Maybe you've got a love-hate relationship with ...