Tips To Make Your Mums Bloom Longer

Dated: September 19 2025

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With all this hot weather we have had I find it hard to believe it’s fall.But if you have already picked out your mums for some gorgeous fall color for your front porch or patio, you may want to check these tips to enjoy their autumn beauty a bit longer

 

  • Pick healthy mums early in the season—choose plants with tight buds, not full blooms.

  • Decide between hardy mums for perennials or florist mums for one-time fall color.

  • Give mums six hours of sun, frequent water, and deadhead blooms to keep them flowering.

I find tips like these on the Spruce.This site offers a lot of good tips and ideas for homeowners. I hope that what I select to share is interesting to you. Thank you for reading.

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Ruth Lecy

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