Chrysanthemum Time

I love all those chrysanthemums you see decorating fall gardens. Many of them were planted in July or August for a fall burst of bloom. Unfortunately, most of those will have their demise with the first hard freeze. The only way to have your mums overwinter is to plant them in the spring. Besides, you will be most pleased with the flowering on the first year when you do this. I planted four tiny chrysanthemum plants this spring and nursed them through the hot, dry summer in large pots. Check out these! I plan to pick up these huge pots with a handtruck and wheel them into the garage for the winter to assure they survive.