We know fall has arrived when every garden center and big box store is taken over by endless swaths of chrysanthemums. With so many colors and types to choose from, it's tempting to plant mums all ...

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 ...

Mums are the quintessential fall flower, but keeping them vibrant takes the right know-how. From choosing the right variety to perfect planting times and watering habits, a few simple steps can extend ...

Mums are gorgeous all on their own, adding a burst of late-season color to our gardens. But combining them with the right companion plants can make them look even more striking. Then you can play with ...

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 ...

Planting chrysanthemums in the fall has become the normal gardening project that adds a splash of color to our planters and landscapes. Chrysanthemums, also known as “garden mums or hardy mums,” are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman kneeling in flower garden with many different colors of mum flowers - Twentyseven/Getty Images The sight of mums in every ...

We declutter the inside of our homes during “spring cleaning,” but when it comes to tidying gardens and yards, fall is the real star. “It’s the perfect time to focus on cleaning up gardens and ...

Like pumpkins, chrysanthemums (mums for short) are a part of fall. Three types of mums are useful fall bloomers for different reasons. Many modern hybrid mums were bred by crossing Chrysanthemum ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Yellow potted mums sitting on porch steps - Jena Ardell/Getty Images Chrysanthemums are a fall favorite for porches and gardens, ...