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 ...

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 ...

Buy mums later in the season and choose plants full of unopened buds so they bloom longer. Give them a sunny spot, frequent deep watering, and fresh soil in a larger pot or the ground. Florist mums ...

Pick mums with mostly buds and just a few open blooms. Keep them happy in 62°F to 75°F temps and mulch for protection. Deadhead regularly to extend their blooming season. Mums are the signature flower ...

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 ...

(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 ...

Yellow potted mums sitting on porch steps - Jena Ardell/Getty Images Chrysanthemums are a fall favorite for porches and gardens, and it's easy to see why. These vividly colored plants can tolerate ...

Chrysanthemums reach their peak when most annuals and perennials are winding down for the season. That's what makes them such a popular fall flower. Here are questions and answers about mums from ...

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- As summer flowers start to fade, vibrant mums and other cool-weather plants are taking over porches in Northeast Wisconsin, bringing the colors of fall to life. Jamie Hemenway, ...

I’ll be the first to admit it—I’ve definitely made my fair share of fall gardening mistakes. I’ve bought mums in full bloom only to watch them fade a week later, and I’ve planted bulbs so deep I ...

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 ...