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Can Mums Survive Frost? How to Protect Them From a Dangerous Cold Snap

Protecting your mums from frost helps them stay colorful longer and ensures they return strong next season. Move container mums indoors before a freeze, or cover them overnight with boxes or blankets ...

Here's How To Grow Mums In Containers And Keep Them Thriving Throughout The Fall

Cultivating these blooms in a pot instead of directly in the ground allows you to maintain these conditions for the plant, ...
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7 perennials to plant in October before it's too late

From salvias to chrysanthemums, don't miss the planting window to get these perennials in the ground ahead of the first frost ...
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How Often Should You Water Mums To Keep Them Blooming?

Mums like sun; they should get at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Too much shade leads to leggy growth and fewer flower buds. Once they start blooming, they will last for four to eight weeks ...
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The Surprising Flower You Shouldn't Plant With Chrysanthemums—And 4 You Absolutely Should

Chrysanthemums, or garden mums, are the quintessential fall flower. To keep them looking their best, there are some flowers you should avoid planting them with.