MUMS SALE
1 mum for $8 - 9" terracotta colored pot
3 mums for $20 - 9" terracotta colored pots
$15 each for the double bi-color mums in 12" black pots
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
A Message from our Garden Center Manager:
Hello Gardeners,
Mums in the garden are a highlight of Autumn. They are lovely flowers that have so many positive attributes. Mums come in a variety of colors, are inexpensive, and bloom when the rest of the summer garden is fading away. They have few pests that bother the flowers, and even hungry deer tend to shy away from them.
After growing mums for many years, the number one question I receive from gardeners considering mums is, “Are mums perennials, are they hardy” And I always answer, “Well, it depends!” Historically, nearly all mums were perennials and would faithfully return year after year. However, modern plant breeders have “improved” these flowers with larger growth and showier blooms, which in turn, has somewhat decreased their hardiness in the process.
Considering this, there are several cultural practices a gardener can do to increase the likelihood their mums return as a perennial next spring. First, be sure to purchase and plant mums that are labeled as “Hardy”. If unsure, question the staff at the garden center, as they are usually happy to answer any questions about the plants they sell. Most hardy mums will thrive as perennials in our “ Zone 6” climate here in southern Kentucky. Also, mums need to be planted in the garden by early September to improve the odds of them returning. This gives them adequate time for their root systems to become established, which is critical for surviving winter. By waiting to plant until later, mums will have put their energy into blooming and not growing roots.
Plant mums in a hole slightly larger than the pot it was purchased in, continue to water frequently, and be sure to use mulch around the plant. Mulching keeps the weeds down, helps maintain moisture around the plant, and offers much needed winter protection for their shallow crowns and root system. There is no need to fertilize mums this late in the season, as fertilizer encourages plant growth at the expense of flowering and root establishment.
Plant your hardy mums early in the season, take good care of them, and hopefully you will be able to enjoy mums as a perennial, returning every year in your garden.
Happy Gardening,
Barb
Oak Hill Garden Center, formerly known as Oakwood Greenhouse, was established in the mid 1970’s. Since that time, our garden center has grown. We have three greenhouses as well as other seasonal items. The garden center was designed to provide a service to the community as well as vocational opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. We provide employment opportunities for individuals who live at Oakwood as well as others who live in the community. Throughout the year we have: ferns house plants succulents tropicals vegetable plants perennials annuals mums gourds mosquito plants ornamental pepper plants assortment of herbs |
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