As the air grows crisp and the leaves shift crimson red and orange, chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum x morifolium) make their return as the hallmark flower of the fall season. Better known as mums, this ...

Florist mums, unlike garden mums, only last a single season. But, they surely make up for it with a long-lasting and spectacular display of flowers all through the fall and in mild climates even into ...

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.

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 ...

I am interested in adding some late-season color to my garden and would like some tips on how to grow the mums I have been seeing in garden centers. Is it too late to plant them this fall? — Charlie ...

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; ...

Q: We’re sharing a photo of fall mums that we bought at a box store during fall a year ago. Instead of composting them when they were done blooming, we planted them in the garden to see what would ...

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 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, ...

Fall is coming, and with it comes the beauty of flowers most often available this time of year: Mums. Chrysanthemums are a staple in fall gardens. They are a national symbol of fall abundance, and ...