Hello, Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. Unfortunately, the drought has hung on here in the Valley as many counties are now classified a D-4 or Exceptional drought (per the USDA Drought Monitor).

There are two mum types: florist and garden perennial mums. Botanically, they are both members of the genus Chrysanthemum, with many hybrids in each category. The main difference between florist mums ...

"Show mums" are a cold-hardy, late-season perennial showstopper in your garden that won't die off in the winter. As the summer season winds down, gardeners like myself start getting desperate to hang ...

Few plants capture the essence of fall like the colorful mum (Chrysanthemum spp.). With its vibrant reds, oranges, purples, and yellows, mums signal the changing season just as much as pumpkins or ...

Mums are vibrant, cool-weather flowers that thrive in full sun, well-drained soil, and regular watering, making them ideal for fall displays and even year-round gardening with the right care. To help ...

Seeing chrysanthemums in bloom conjures thoughts of trick or treat and jack-o'-lanterns on a blustery day. That's because mums are still flowering in late fall, and some late-blooming forms are just ...

Mums were cultivated in China dating back to 1600’s B.C., where the plant was believed to have the power of life. Today its popularity makes it easily the queen of the fall garden. There are six types ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - When autumn arrives, few flowers signal the season like mums. Their vibrant colors and full blooms make them a favorite for porches, yards and seasonal displays. But according to ...

Mums can be overwintered indoors by allowing them to go dormant in a cool, dark location. To keep mums as houseplants, they need sufficient light, regular watering, and occasional fertilization.

For weeks in the fall, cheerful pots of mums adorn front steps and porches next to piles of pumpkins. These are the season's most popular flowers for good reason—they provide a bright splash of color ...

Last week I bought a pair of gorgeous blood red, almost black mums that just seemed to call out to my inner goth. Just like myself, many people are looking at mums right now and bringing home the ...