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 ...

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 ...

Woman kneeling in flower garden with many different colors of mum flowers - Twentyseven/Getty Images The sight of mums in every grocery store and front porch marks the unofficial beginning of autumn.

Mums are a cheerful flowering plant known for their autumnal appeal. While mums can be perennials, those sold in the autumn are meant to be grown as annuals. Make sure to give your mums plenty of ...

Q: I know the potted mums sold everywhere in fall aren’t meant to be planted outdoors, but I’ve heard there are types of mums that can work in flowerbeds. Do you know what mums I could plant that ...

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 ...

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 ...

Signs of autumn are most apparent in colder climates, where fall foliage sets the landscape ablaze. But regardless of your location, chances are there's one familiar seasonal sight each year: potted ...