Mums, or chrysanthemums, are fall favorites that bring bursts of color when most summer flowers have faded. Many people pick them up in pots from garden centers for quick seasonal décor, but did you know you can extend their life by planting them in the ground?
When your potted mum starts to outgrow its container or finishes blooming indoors, it’s a great time to transition it outside. Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Dig a hole about twice the width of the pot and just as deep. Gently loosen the roots before placing the mum in the hole, then backfill with soil and water thoroughly.
If you’re planting in the fall, don’t worry if the plant doesn’t thrive right away. Focus on keeping it watered until the first frost. In warmer regions, mums may establish well enough to return next year. In colder areas, they’re often treated as annuals, but adding mulch around the base can help protect the roots through winter.
Whether perennial or seasonal, planting mums from pots into your garden beds gives them a chance to shine a little longer and brightens your landscape just when you need that splash of autumn cheer.
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