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 ...

If you are working with particularly cold climate, some horticulturists recommend over-winterizing your mums by placing them ...

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.

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 ...

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 reach their peak when most annuals and perennials are winding down for the season. That's what makes them such a popular fall flower. Here are questions and answers about mums from ...

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- As summer flowers start to fade, vibrant mums and other cool-weather plants are taking over porches in Northeast Wisconsin, bringing the colors of fall to life. Jamie Hemenway, ...

Yellow potted mums sitting on porch steps - Jena Ardell/Getty Images Chrysanthemums are a fall favorite for porches and gardens, and it's easy to see why. These vividly colored plants can tolerate ...

It looks like we have freezing temperatures, or near freezing temperatures, in the not-too-distant future. So, if you, like many of us gardeners, have been lulled into a state of endless summer, there ...

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 ...

As the sweltering heat of summer fades and the crisp air of fall begins to settle in, porches across America — especially in the South and places like East Texas — undergo a vibrant transformation.