Mums (Chrysanthemums) are a very popular plant for fall decoration. Grown as an annual, mums are actually high-maintenance, temperamental perennials. Commonly sold in an eight-inch pot, these mums retail for anywhere between $5-6 each, with a slight discount if you buy three mums at once. Very few, if any, plants can really give Mums a run for their money, as Mums come in such a wide variety of color. Mums hold their color for upwards of a month. Some of the relatively new Pinchless Mums can hold their color even longer due to a staggered bloom. Although Mums cannot be replaced totally in the fall display, there are three perennials that can supplement mums with their fall color, allowing you to save some money in the long run from not having to purchase as many mums each year.
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Well, it looks like the $200 I shelled out on that camera was a good investment :) I am glad you enjoyed the photos. Stay tuned for more articles, as I plan to write a whole slew of articles on plants when spring is near. The only thing holding those articles back is the timing.
Dave, the photos of the flowers are gorgeous, with beautiful color and detail! Good thing you've used your own photos, I've tried so hard to upload photos from a website, but for some reason, AC won't use them. If I ever get the money to buy more flowers, I will certainly refer to your article for advice! Great job! I wish I had your knowledge of plants.
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