Incredible Ways to Decorate with Mums

By Mary Shannon Wells

Every fall, front porches all over the neighborhood stack up with mums — our favorite sun-loving fall flower. Mums come in a multitude of colors, from fall classic colors like orange, red, and yellow to unexpected white, pink, and purple. Buy mums in a variety of colors and mix them together for fun arrangements. When purchasing mums, it’s a good idea to go with a plant with unopened buds so you can see the flower bloom and have it for longer. And if you take good enough care of your mums, when their peak season is over, you can replant them in your yard for next season. If you’re new to gardening, check out our beginner’s guide to mums for easy tips for taking care of your mums. Here are some incredible fall mum decorations, from indoor centerpiece to large outdoor arrangements.

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Use Unconventional Containers

Pinterest/Creative Cain Cabin

Anything, like this cool old whiskey barrel, can be a container garden if you just believe (and don't make these mistakes).

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Put Them In The Window

Pinterest/Honey and Butter

Bring your home into the fall season with a window arrangement that can be enjoyed by anyone passing by.

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Dress Them Up

Pinterest/On Sutton Place

Rustic fall mums get a classy makeover in a silver urn or pitcher.

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Set The Table

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Make mini "mumkin" arrangements for your fall dinner party or Thanksgiving dinner. Stick place cards in for extra personalization or give the mumkins out as a favor.

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Hang 'Em Up

Pinterest/HGTV

A big hanging basket bursting with colorful mums is the easiest way to brighten up your porch this fall.

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Keep It Simple

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Bunch together a handfull of button mums in any color for a cute and quick no-fuss arrangement.

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Rethink Your Vase

Pinterest/StoneGable

Take your plain vase into fall by lining it with seasonal corn husks. Get the how-to instructions from StoneGable. 

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Make a Wreath

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Although this natural wreath only lasts a few days, it would be an ideal way to welcome in Thanksgiving guests at the door. Find the tutorial at Lowe’s.

 

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Vary Heights and Sizes

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Your mums don’t have to look uniform — mix up your front steps with different heights, sizes and colors.

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Make a Mumkin

Hector Sanchez

Our favorite fall arrangement elements work perfectly together in our “mumkin." Learn how to make one here. 

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Go Neutral

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White mums, white pumpkins and muted tones make for a clean fall arrangement that will outlast Halloween.

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Use Them at Your Fall Wedding

Pinterest/Wedding Colors

Whether lining the aisle or filling in table centerpieces, mums are a must-have for a fall wedding or event.

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Mum Monogram

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Fall-flower-covered letters would be adorable for an autumn baby shower, birthday party or bridal luncheon. Although these flowers are artificial for a longer lasting result, you can always go natural, too. Get the how-to at BabyShower.com.

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Change Up Fall Colors

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Mums come in so many beautiful colors, including pink and purple hues, so don’t limit your fall decorations to orange, yellow and red.

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Make Your Own Container

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These adorable DIY vases are great to scatter around for a patio party. Get the tutorial from Home Depot. 

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