Add a burst of fresh color to the fall landscape with mums. This traditional fall flower is still a favorite of many. These fall beauties come in a wide range of colors and provide weeks of floral ...

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 ...

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 ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I purchased a blooming potted chrysanthemum plant. How long do the flowers ...

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 ...

Skip the upkeep and shop these faux blooms that don’t need watering, pruning, or attention. Every year, I jump at the chance to decorate my front porch and garden beds with mums to signify the ...

Mums may seem like the superstar of fall flowers—bold, everywhere and impossible to ignore—but they aren't the only stars of the autumn garden stage. Maybe you've got a love-hate relationship with ...

Few flowers signal fall’s arrival more than the cheerful chrysanthemum, or mum, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Mums’ long-lasting blooms put on a colorful ...

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 ...

Add a burst of fresh color to the fall landscape with mums. This traditional fall flower is still a favorite of many. These fall beauties come in a wide range of colors and provide weeks of floral ...