Beginner's Guide to Mums

Fall’s favorite flower is a no-brainer when you follow these tips.

Buying Mums
Ralph Anderson / Styling: Rose Nguyen

Tip 1

When night temps drop (mid-September), buy plants as they start to break bud. You’ll maximize bloom time. To find the color and type of flower you’re after, check plant tags and cross-reference with already opened blooms. Garden centers usually group like selections together.

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