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10/08/2025

When you group plants with similar light, water, and temperature needs, everything grows better and lasts longer. For fall and winter, try ornamental cabbage with pansies and cyclamen, pansies with dianthus and Aztec grass, or mums with crotons and ornamental cabbage. Other great combos include snapdragons with violas, dusty miller with pansies, and heuchera with ornamental grasses. What’s your favorite winter garden plant pairing? Let me know in the comments ⬇️

10/08/2025

Sweet William is a dianthus that brings personality to any garden. It can be planted in spring or fall depending on your zone, and thrives in full sun to part sun with moderate watering—let the soil dry slightly between waterings. Sweet William comes in a range of varieties and colors, from classic pinks and reds to white and bicolors, making it a versatile choice for borders, beds, or cut flower gardens. Have you grown this plant in your garden? Let me know your experience with old sweet William in the comments!

Sweet William (Dianthus)
• Planting time: Spring or fall
• Zones: 3–9
• Sun: Full sun to part sun
• Water: 2–3 times per week; let soil dry slightly between waterings
• Colors: Pink, red, white, purple, and bicolors
• Best use: Excellent in borders and garden beds

















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10/07/2025

Floral Mums
• Plant name: Chrysanthemum morifolium
• USDA Zones: Typically sold as seasonal décor, not grown for overwintering
• Where to buy: Grocery stores, big box retailers, garden centers
• Water requirements: Keep evenly moist but avoid soggy roots
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial sun
• Lifespan: Treated as annuals for fall display
• Planting: Best kept in containers or decorative pots, not intended for replanting in the ground
• Come back next year? Usually no

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Garden Mums
• Plant name: Chrysanthemum × morifolium
• USDA Zones: 5 to 9
• Where to buy: Nurseries, local garden centers, perennial plant sections
• Water requirements: Moderate, water when the top inch of soil is dry
• Sunlight: Full sun for best blooms
• Lifespan: Perennial in most zones if planted early enough to establish roots before frost
• Planting: Can be planted in the ground in late summer to early fall
• Come back next year? Yes, with proper care and winter protection

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Which One Should You Buy?

If you want a short-term burst of color for your porch or entryway, go for floral mums.
If you want a plant that will return year after year and grow into a fuller, bushier mum, choose garden mums and get them in the ground early.

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10/06/2025

Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) are classic garden favorites known for their tall, colorful spikes and unique “dragon mouth” blooms that open when gently pinched. They add height and vibrant color to flower beds, borders, and containers.
• USDA Zones: 7–11 (can be grown as cool-season annuals in colder zones)
• Type: Tender perennial in warm climates, grown as an annual in most regions
• Planting Time: Early spring in cooler climates; fall in warmer climates with mild winters
• Light: Full sun for best blooming
• Water: Regular, moderate watering; keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
• Fertilizer: Apply a slow-release fertilizer at planting to support healthy growth and prolonged blooms

Care Tips
• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
• Mulch to help retain moisture and keep roots cool
• Provide good air circulation to prevent rust and mildew
• Pinch back young plants to promote bushier growth

Have you tried growing snap dragons? Let me know your thoughts on them in the comments!


10/06/2025

Chrysanthemum (Mum) Plant Info
• USDA Zones 5–9
• Grown as annuals or perennials depending on climate
• Outdoor lifespan: Usually dies back after first hard frost unless overwintered
• Sun: Full sun to partial sun
• Water: Regular watering; daily if outdoors in hot conditions
• Location: Can be grown indoors or outdoors

Three Reasons You Might Be Killing Your Mum Plant
• Choosing the wrong plant: Pick one with plenty of young buds, not one that’s fully bloomed out. Fully bloomed plants may look beautiful in the moment but are at the end of their life and will only last a few days.
• Underwatering: Mums need a lot of water, more than many people realize. Underwatering is one of the most common mistakes.
• Location: Mums can survive indoors or outdoors, but if you keep them outside on a sunny porch, they need daily watering and good drainage.

Follow these tips this fall and let me know if your mum plant does better this year! What are your best tips for keeping a mum alive? Share in the comments.

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