Beginner's Guide to Mums

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

Mums on Front Porch

Tip 3

What you see is what you get: Buy the bigger plant. Once buds start to open, you’re pretty much guaranteed flowers―no matter where you display them. They’ll be happiest in sun, but if you’re planning to compost them once the show is over, it’s fine to bend this rule.


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