From planting them in your garden to displaying them on your porch, here are some ideas for what to do with the beloved fall flower. It’s (finally!) officially fall over at Trader Joe’s, and while ...

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 ...

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.

It looks like we have freezing temperatures, or near freezing temperatures, in the not-too-distant future. So, if you, like many of us gardeners, have been lulled into a state of endless summer, there ...

Chrysanthemums have been showing up in garden stores in the last couple of weeks. Mums are the most popular fall flowers. We haven’t gotten to Labor Day yet, so it is still summer. So, what’s the rush ...

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, ...

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 ...

One sure sign that fall is near is garden centers beginning to fill with beautiful chrysanthemums — better known as mums. If you haven’t spotted them yet, you likely will soon. Mums aren’t all hype; ...

"Show mums" are a cold-hardy, late-season perennial showstopper in your garden that won't die off in the winter. Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food ...

It’s (finally!) officially fall over at Trader Joe’s, and while everyone's familiar with all the fall food finds that are now on shelves, we've had our eye on the plant section. Mums are back for the ...