Nothing says fall like chrysanthemums, called mums for short, and their rich and varied colors are a delight to any eye. You can take your pick from tiny buttons to big, lavish flower heads, in yellow ...

There are two mum types: florist and garden perennial mums. Botanically, they are both members of the genus Chrysanthemum, with many hybrids in each category. The main difference between florist mums ...

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 ...

As summer winds down, you'll have noticed an uptick in the availability of pumpkins, gourds, and chrysanthemums (or mums) in garden centers, nurseries, or the box retailers you purchase from. And ...

Inside a steamy greenhouse, it almost looks like fall. Rows and rows of racks holding green mounds, with a hint of yellow here and a touch of rust there, fill the space. Outside, rows of the mounds, ...

Make sure mums don’t dry out. Water before they start to wilt. This is key, especially for mums in containers, which may need to be watered daily or twice a day in late summer heat. But don’t water ...

Nothing brings color to the fall garden like mums (Chrysanthemum morifolium). At this time of year, it’s easy to pick up a couple mums during your trip to the grocery store. And while this is great ...

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 ...

Keeping the garden in tune with the autumn season is no problem for those who rely on the hardy mums, which are already assuming their dominant role as the traditional flowers of fall. With colors ...

Your holiday gifts have all been opened and promptly returned to the store. It was the thought that counted  anyway…not that ...