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Colorful mumsare one of the most reliable signs of fall.
But what do you do with those once cheerful pots of mums once they’ve turned brown?
Your first instinct might be to treat them as annuals and throw them outthat’s what most people do.
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Not all mums at the store are created equal.
Instead,choose a potted mumthat is mostly foliage covered in closed blooms.
So what’s next?
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Here’s what you should do with your potted mums after blooming (you have options!).
Deadhead Mums
Before you declare your potted mums done for the season, try deadheading them.
By removing the spent blooms, you could encourage additional blooms to come in behind them.
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“Plenty of mums like to fill in and spread into whatever room they are given.”
There are two types of mums: florist mums and garden mums.
Bring Them Inside
Potted florist mumsare grown as annualsunless you overwinter them inside.
Don’t let the roots freeze, and water them frequently enough to keep the roots moist.
Add Mums to the Compost Pile
Your dying mums can have a second life in yourcompost pile.
Once your mums have finished blooming, throw them in with your compost.
“Just see to it you remove any plastic tags or netting before tossing it in there.”
