The Hardy Alternative To Mums You Should Consider Planting In Your Fall Garden
Mums are usually temporary plants — their fragile roots won't survive the winter. By contrast, this flower species blooms in the fall year after year.
Read MoreMums are usually temporary plants — their fragile roots won't survive the winter. By contrast, this flower species blooms in the fall year after year.
Read MoreYou don't need to use treatments or fertilizers to improve your soil health. Choose a plant that does the job for you while filling the yard with pretty blooms.
Read MoreGeraniums remain in flower throughout the summer and into fall, so you can create a colorful blooming space on a budget by propagating your existing plants.
Read MoreWhen growing a thriving vegetable garden, we can use all of the help that we can get! Teaming up with this well-known flower can give your harvest a boost.
Read MoreUSDA Hardiness Zone 6 spans from coast to coast, covering the temperate parts of the nation and offering great growing conditions for many shade perennials.
Read MoreThis purple flower will come back year after year to spread throughout your backyard rock and woodland gardens, adding pops of purple color.
Read MoreBringing hummingbirds to your garden is as simple as planting flowers they like to visit. This one hummingbird-attracting ground cover is easy to grow to boot.
Read MoreThe showy blooms of irises are iconic. Though there are many varieties, this early-blooming iris can actually be grown in watery areas where most plants can't.
Read MoreHydrangeas are lovely on their own, but you can increase the beauty and health of these gorgeous shrubs by adding one of these ground covers as a companion.
Read MoreFrom zinnia to waxflower, find out which flower has won the popularity contest in each state, as well as their care tips so you can grow them yourself.
Read MoreFor most gardeners, seeing hummingbirds in your yard is a delight. If you want to invite more of them, there’s a beautiful, long-blooming flower that can help.
Read MoreIf you have these delicate flowers dotting your beds, you'll want to take extra care while watering them to avoid harming their soft blooms.
Read MoreHollyhock flowers are hardy plants, but choosing the right time and location for planting them from seed is very important to their overall health.
Read MoreWith some careful seed selection, a whole lot of care, and a little bit of luck, the Babich family broke a record with their sunflower several meters tall.
Read MoreThis bright red or hot pink flower makes a great stopping point for hummingbirds in the southern U.S. in September, when they're migrating south for winter.
Read MoreWhen it comes to pruning, timing is essential. If pruned in September, some plants will not flower next year or will lose their new growth to winter frosts.
Read MoreQuickly brighten up the darker corners of your garden or the empty spots beneath trees in your yard by growing colorful and vigorous shade-loving plants.
Read MoreChrysanthemums are one of the most glorious signs of fall, and they can be grown alongside companion plants for an even more strikingly colorful display.
Read MoreTired of deer and squirrels eating your mums? Martha Stewart recommends planting this fall-blooming flower, which repels critters due to its toxins.
Read MoreThis spooky petunia variety has the darkest hue, perfect for a Halloween display. It fares best planted in areas that don't freeze before November.
Read MoreAs the weather starts to cool down in the fall and you're dreaming of a vibrant spring garden, now's the time to start an outstanding flower from seed.
Read MoreThis native plant loves sun and moist soil just as much as pollinators love it. And you can plant it without it taking over your flower beds.
Read MoreGive your garden or front porch a little more "oomph" by pairing this gorgeous plant (grown for its unique foliage) with your typical fall mums.
Read MoreLooking for a new flower to feature as a permanent garden addition? Don't pass up this plant, especially if you struggle with clay soil and cooler temperatures.
Read MoreThe area under trees is often the most unattractive part of a garden, with bare soil and exposed roots. This pretty ground cover makes the perfect disguise.
Read MoreGet a tropical vibe in your garden with this vibrant, fast-growing flower. This exotic bloom, with textured petals and lush foliage, even attracts pollinators.
Read MoreThere are many ways to control bugs, but a multi-faceted approach may be the best option. It's a good idea to start in the garden with pest-repelling plants.
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