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 ...

Marigolds are a great fall porch swap for mums, offering similar colors and easy upkeep. They thrive in full sun, need regular base watering, and stay fresh longer with deadheading. Taller marigold ...

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 ...

Chrysanthemums, or garden mums, are the quintessential fall flower. To keep them looking their best, there are some flowers ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman kneeling in flower garden with many different colors of mum flowers - Twentyseven/Getty Images The sight of mums in every ...

Florist mums, unlike garden mums, only last a single season. But, they surely make up for it with a long-lasting and spectacular display of flowers all through the fall and in mild climates even into ...

Planting chrysanthemums in the fall has become the normal gardening project that adds a splash of color to our planters and landscapes. Chrysanthemums, also known as “garden mums or hardy mums,” are ...

Fall is a time when many gardeners look to replace summer-stressed plants with fall favorites. Chrysanthemums, asters, violas, pansies, and decorative pumpkins all make a grand appearance! But is ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Yellow potted mums sitting on porch steps - Jena Ardell/Getty Images Chrysanthemums are a fall favorite for porches and gardens, ...