Chrysanthemums are a popular choice for gardeners looking for fall color. Spider mums in particular are exploding in ...

The mums we buy in autumn for fall decorations are usually garden mums. While they are perennials and hardy in USDA Zones 5-9, they often won’t survive the winter if planted outdoors.

As an experiment a few years ago, I took one of those beautiful, bright yellow fall mums and deposited it into an open spot in our flower garden. Honestly, I didn’t expect much, but giving it a ...

Your garden will thank you. Deer love eating mums. The flowers are full of sugar and rich in nutrients and minerals. According to experts, deer consider mums a form of fine dining, especially in ...

Q: We’re sharing a photo of fall mums that we bought at a box store during fall a year ago. Instead of composting them when they were done blooming, we planted them in the garden to see what ...