Many colors of chrysanthemums bloom in pots at a greenhouse. - Bmanzurova/Getty Images Every fall, stores and greenhouses are bursting with fresh color from chrysanthemums. Often, they are treated as ...

Woman kneeling in flower garden with many different colors of mum flowers - Twentyseven/Getty Images The sight of mums in every grocery store and front porch marks the unofficial beginning of autumn.

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 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, ...

In the fall, popular potted chrysanthemums adorn the shelves of many stores and garden centers. These are classic last-minute gifts and add a pop of pretty color to fall-decorated front porches. At ...

Light frosts only harm blooms, but hard freezes can kill mum roots. Use mulch, covers, or shelter for protection; wait until spring to prune. Choose hardy mums for outdoor planting—florist mums need ...

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 ...

As the days grow shorter and the nights cool off, I look forward to my hardy chrysanthemums (also known as mums) returning to brightening up my garden. Most other flowers have gone by the way but the ...

Hello, Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. Unfortunately, the drought has hung on here in the Valley as many counties are now classified a D-4 or Exceptional drought (per the USDA Drought Monitor).

Mums are a cheerful flowering plant known for their autumnal appeal. While mums can be perennials, those sold in the autumn are meant to be grown as annuals. Make sure to give your mums plenty of ...

Q: I know the potted mums sold everywhere in fall aren’t meant to be planted outdoors, but I’ve heard there are types of mums that can work in flowerbeds. Do you know what mums I could plant that ...

Planting chrysanthemums in the fall is an annual event adding a splash of color to our landscapes. Chrysanthemums, also known as “garden mums or hardy mums,” are now being sold by local garden shops ...