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How To Care for Mums

Mums aren't just for containers. You can grow them in the ground too. And, with a little bit of care, they'll bloom again ...
The soil surrounding your Thanksgiving cactus should never be soaking wet or bone dry. However, the soil should be ...
Most people treat chrysanthemums like seasonal decor, tossing them out once their blooms are spent. But with proper care, ...
Perennial mums can return every year if they're correctly planted and cared for. Plant mums in spring so their roots can establish before winter, giving them time to grow strong. Add a layer of mulch ...
To keep your mums alive, they need a bit of love and attention every year, replanting, pruning, and fertilizing. However ...
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, ...
Answer: Hydrangea flowers can be dried and used for indoor arrangements and decorating. It is best to cut them when they are ...
Veg dinners kids devour without bribery sound like a fairy tale at 6pm on a Tuesday. The truth is messier, cheaper, and ...
With all those beautiful mums and colorful pumpkins at garden centers and farmers markets, how can we select the best and make them last? For an immediate impact, many people choose chrysanthemums ...
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The showstopper of Longwood Gardens' Chrysanthemum Festival is a 12-foot-wide chrysanthemum with 1,363 yellow flowers.
Autumn is a great time to plant perennials in the garden. Discover gorgeous perennial plants that add autumn hues, winter foliage, and early spring blooms to the garden.