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But garden chrysanthemums have several drawbacks.

“Mums are also susceptible to pests and diseases.

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It is recommended that they only be grown in the same spot for three years and then moved.”

As a bonus, these perennials provide a much-needed fall food source for beneficial insects.

“They are very popular as they are very hardy and have impactful blooms.

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However, they can be very aggressive and invasive,” Janney says.

“However, the sedums often found in gardens are non-native.

“Theres no movement or softness, and the color is very muted.”

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Burning bush shrub with its fall foliage.

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