NEILLSVILLE – Chrysanthemums, commonly known as mums, are a popular fall flower adorning businesses and homes. Grown locally in a variety of colors, they're sold at greenhouses and farmers markets. At ...

Woman kneeling in flower garden with many different colors of mum flowers - Twentyseven/Getty Images The sight of mums in every grocery store and front porch marks the unofficial beginning of autumn.

There are new, genetically engineered mum colors on the market and Richard Bloom, from R. Bloom's of Lake Oswego, showed us how to put them in our fall arrangements. You'll find R. Bloom's at 267 A ...

Japanese scientists have genetically engineered a chrysanthemum flower that is "true blue" — a color that has long eluded flower breeders and researchers. Blue has proved a challenge to produce in ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ah, chrysanthemums — the bright blooms that signify the last call for warm weather and the waning amount of long, sun-filled days. But did you ...

Florist mums are typically grown as annuals, while garden mums can be overwintered in most areas. Planting garden mums early and adding mulch is the best way to overwinter these plants. If you don't ...

Mums grow best in well-draining locations that receive at least six hours of sun per day. Areas with poor drainage or too much shade can make mums vulnerable to pests and disease. Many types of mums ...