Garden Hardy Mums

As the days grow shorter and the nights cool off, I look forward to my hardy chrysanthemums (also known as mums) returning to brightening up my garden. Most other flowers have gone by the way but the ...

MSN: Garden Mums Vs Florist Mums: What's The Difference? (& Why It Matters)

Garden Mums Vs Florist Mums: What's The Difference? (& Why It Matters)

MSN: Can Mums Survive Frost? What to Know Before the First Cold Snap Hits Your Garden

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Light frosts only harm blooms, but hard freezes can kill mum roots. Use mulch, covers, or shelter for protection; wait until spring to prune. Choose hardy mums for outdoor planting—florist mums need ...

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Can Mums Survive Frost? What to Know Before the First Cold Snap Hits Your Garden

Post and Courier: Hardy chrysanthemums require patience and are worth the wait

For splashes of warm autumn color, few plants rival the fall-blooming perennial chrysanthemum — better known to most gardeners as garden mums. When planted in spring, these reliable perennials quickly ...

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Chicago Tribune: Mumma Mia! Mums provide a splash of color to your fall garden

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I am interested in adding some late-season color to my garden and would like some tips on how to grow the mums I have been seeing in garden centers. Is it too late to plant them this fall? — Charlie ...

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Mumma Mia! Mums provide a splash of color to your fall garden

As our gardens fade in autumn, many of us buy potted chrysanthemums for a final display of blooms that may last through an early frost. Can they have a lasting place in our gardens? It depends, ...