Mums are a popular flower to plant in the fall, known for their range of colors and sizes. Mums are an added burst of color in barren gardens as the season winds down or in containers along your porch. Planted along various annuals and perennials like sage, pansies, or aster, give your fall garden a new look for the final weeks of blooms. With proper care, inexpensive mums can last through the fall’s final weeks of warm weather.

If you are planting fall mums, it’s best to plant them early in the season to increase their lifespan. Care for your mums may vary based on location and the time in the planting season. If you are just looking for a seasonal flower, plant your mum in an area of your garden with full sun exposure and plenty of space for the roots, ideally one foot apart. Water it every other day to maintain its blooms. The soil should be moist but drain well, and you can add a layer of mulch to retain moisture.

Location can affect your mum’s blooms if you keep your mums in containers along your porch or indoors. Mums kept indoors may wilt faster since they won’t be exposed to full sunlight. On the other hand, you may keep your mums in containers lining your garden or home. Then, as the sun’s angle changes and the sun is out less during the day, the mums will bloom for several weeks before beginning to wilt.

If you are looking to plant mums this fall and are unsure of where to start, contact Lassana’s Landscaping! We will clean up and winterize your garden and come up with a design for your mum arrangement. For more on our services or to schedule an appointment, contact us at 781-631-1938 or by filling out our online contact form.