How to Care for Your Mums

Because They Need More Than Just a Good Coffee and a Compliment!

‘Tis the season for mums, corn stalks, and pumpkins to be beautifully arranged on your front stoop. Unlike the other elements of your decor, however, mums are living plants that require a bit of attention to maintain their beauty throughout the fall.

Overall, Mums do best with part sun exposure, as sunlight helps speed up their bloom cycle, resulting in vibrant flowers. Here’s our secret to success: if you want your mums to bloom faster, place them in full sun. Conversely, if you wish to slow down the blooming process + extend their lifespan, opt for a shadier location. Don’t forget to deadhead the flowers as needed to encourage continued growth + blooming!

Mums typically require daily watering, with morning being the best time to do so, as this allows them to absorb moisture throughout the day. To promote even growth, water your mums from the base, underneath the foliage. Top-watering can lead to splitting or create a worn watering hole, detracting from their manicured round shape.

And that’s it! Now, sit back and enjoy your annual mums!

While you’re at it, here are some practical fall decorating ideas with your mums:

  • Slip a fall mum into an empty pot or bushel basket. Need height? Place an upside-down pot under the mum pot to give it a lift!

  • Group mums with porch pots, pumpkins, straw bales, + corn stalks to create a beautiful fall collection.

  • Utilize a variety of sizes + colors—there are so many choices!

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