Shopping for the best mums this fall comes down to more than simply selecting the prettiest blooms in the brightest colors.

Marigolds and mums (chrysanthemums) are two beloved seasonal flowers frequently found in autumn gardens and landscapes across ...

When purchasing garden mums, select plants with mostly closed buds and healthy foliage. Plants already in full bloom will not ...

Chrysanthemums are a quintessential autumn flower, and some types bloom year after year. Plant them with these companions for a beautiful garden display.

If you prefer to set your plants into beds, work several inches of organic matter into the soil to loosen our clays and keep ...

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 ...

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 ...

Areas of the garden with sprinklers or automated irrigation systems that use overhead watering, however, are a no-go. "Mums ...

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

While many of summer’s perennials are winding down for autumn, you can refresh your garden’s color with garden mums. Colors ranges from many shades of yellow, orange, red, purple, bronze, pink and ...

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 ...

Ornamental grasses add movement and height to fall planters, and a few also offer striking colors. While there are lots of ornamental grass varieties on the market, some of the best choices for fall ...