Chrysanthemums, more commonly referred to as mums, are brightly-hued flowers that will bloom and thrive in autumn.

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Mums like sun; they should get at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Too much shade leads to leggy growth and fewer flower buds. Once they start blooming, they will last for four to eight weeks ...

Birmingham, AL Potted chrysanthemums—better known as mums but require additional care tips to help extend their growing season.

Buying mums in bud instead of full bloom helps them flower gradually. Repot your mums into larger containers and place them ...

As summer blooms fade from heat and drought, fall flowers step in to revive the garden. Nothing comes to the rescue like the ...

Worried about your mums as temps drop? Here's what to know about their cold tolerance—and the simple steps that can help them ...

In this episode, Don and John talk about buying and caring for mums, a colorful addition to the late growing season.

Fall is coming, and with it comes the beauty of flowers most often available this time of year: Mums. Chrysanthemums are a staple in fall gardens. They are a national symbol of fall abundance, and ...

Many gardeners purchase chrysanthemums in the fall assuming they're hardy, only to be disappointed the next spring when the much-loved plant doesn't reappear. Garden mums aren't reliably hardy across ...

) is an annual that grows from 1 to nearly 4 feet tall. It is a traditional source of greens for chop suey and soup and has ornamental yellow flowers, sometimes with white tips, depending upon the ...