Garden Mum

Overview

Garden mums, often just called mums, are the gardener’s harbinger of fall. Their bronze, yellow, and orange hues brighten up patio containers and flower beds. They also come in whites, pinks, and purples if you aren’t into the sunset tones. They are incredibly floriferous. They will continue to bud and open flowers until first frost.

Water

These guys are heavy drinkers. When you first plant them, make sure to give them a good soak, then water every other day or whenever the top of the soil gets dry. Mums do not like dry down cycles. Do not let them wilt. Try not to get water on the foliage in order to prevent disease.

Light

Garden mums like full sun. Plant them in a sunny spot that gives them 6+ hours of direct sunlight a day.

Soil

They can do well in any soil but they thrive in well- draining soil with consistent moisture.

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