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How To Care for Mums

Mums aren't just for containers. You can grow them in the ground too. And, with a little bit of care, they'll bloom again ...
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 ...
With their flowers brightening up the world from late summer until the first frost, chrysanthemums are a staple perennial in many gardens. When other blooms fade in the summer months, mums showcase ...
Giving your chrysanthemums a new pot helps them stay healthy and last longer. Here's what you should know about the best ...
A porch is decorated for autumn with mums and other plants. - Seventyfour/Getty Images Who doesn't love mums in autumn? The beautiful fall-blooming flowers bring moody seasonal colors to your porch ...
Fall chrysanthemums, or “mums,” are a seasonal favorite that brings vibrant color to porches, patios and landscapes each year. Their colorful blooms range from sunny yellow and crisp white to autumn ...
Even though chrysanthemums are biologically perennial, not all of the mums you buy in pots in September or August will be winter-hardy if planted.
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The showstopper of Longwood Gardens' Chrysanthemum Festival is a 12-foot-wide chrysanthemum with 1,363 yellow flowers.