Marigolds are a great fall porch swap for mums, offering similar colors and easy upkeep. They thrive in full sun, need regular base watering, and stay fresh longer with deadheading. Taller marigold ...

Woman kneeling in flower garden with many different colors of mum flowers - Twentyseven/Getty Images The sight of mums in every grocery store and front porch marks the unofficial beginning of autumn.

Pruning mums helps them grow fuller with longer-lasting blooms. Pinch tips at 4–6 inches tall, again at 12 inches tall, and stop about 100 days before bloom. Deadhead spent flowers once blooming ...

Large single-family home with trees and autumn foliage all around it - Ferrantraite/Getty Images As summer's heat fades and the days shorten, the garden often feels like it's taking a deep breath, ...

Fall chrysanthemums, or “mums,” are a seasonal favorite that brings vibrant color to porches, patios and landscapes each year. Their colorful blooms range from sunny yellow and crisp white to autumn ...

Fall is a time when many gardeners look to replace summer-stressed plants with fall favorites. Chrysanthemums, asters, violas, pansies, and decorative pumpkins all make a grand appearance! But is ...

Like pumpkins, chrysanthemums (mums for short) are a part of fall. Three types of mums are useful fall bloomers for different reasons. Many modern hybrid mums were bred by crossing Chrysanthemum ...

With the right care, perennial varieties will return every fall. Perennial mums can return every year if they're correctly planted and cared for. Plant mums in spring so their roots can establish ...

Chrysanthemums reach their peak when most annuals and perennials are winding down for the season. That's what makes them such a popular fall flower. Here are questions and answers about mums from ...