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 ...

Store-bought mums aren’t bred for the ground—they’re less hardy and often grow tall and leggy. If planting, cut back, fertilize, water weekly, and mulch roots, but expect them to act like annuals. For ...

It's hard to miss the sight of chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum spp.) or just "mums" in fall. Drive past any garden center and you'll likely see dozens of these brightly colored gems ready for purchase.

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 ...

Pruning mums helps them grow fuller with longer-lasting blooms. Pinch tips at 4–6 inches tall, again at 12 inches tall, and stop about 100 days before bloom. Deadhead spent flowers once blooming ...

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 ...

It seems that everywhere you look in October you see chrysanthemums blooming. Widely available and relatively inexpensive, they are almost indispensable for providing quick color to the fall landscape ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - When autumn arrives, few flowers signal the season like mums. Their vibrant colors and full blooms make them a favorite for porches, yards and seasonal displays. But according to ...

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, ...

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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wildly popular fall flowers, mums are low-maintenance and easy to grow. However, there are a few things that can trigger their ...

Fall annuals help us bring color and vibrancy back into the garden while we still can enjoy the outdoors. The classic go-to for many gardens is the traditional chrysanthemum. These rotund, uniform ...