Stop Buying Potted Mums!

[@splitarrowfarm]

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[@adamhuffman3354]

I have an old garden near the entrance of the estate that my mother planted mums 40years ago and they still come up!

[@splitarrowfarm]

I love this!!! How wonderful

[@trumpetingangel]

Plant asters instead! They are perennial also, and they are native. Insects can't use mums in our region; they are from Asia. Mums were actually the source for pyrethrin, the insect repellant. Insects are desperate for pollinating flowers this time of year - plant natives!

[@splitarrowfarm]

Awesome tips

[@noreensiomos233]

Best comment!!

[@Cathy24601]

Asters are great but they should be able to use single/open flowered mums. The ones from the big box stores/nurseries are double flowered and the bees can’t reach the nectar. There are many other mums than the ones we are used to as seasonal displays.

[@trumpetingangel]

@@Cathy24601 They're all from China originally. Our native insects might be able to use the nectar, but might not. Better to use a native plant, and help save the planet while making a lovely garden.

[@mollypitcher9380]

THANKS!!!!! I DID notice there were no pollinators on them.

[@almostoily7541]

I buy them when they are half price and trim them. They always rebloom even as late as November. I live in zone eight so I have mild winters. I also root cuttings when I trim them. I love them!

[@splitarrowfarm]

Great tip!

[@curlgurl2007]

Every year I buy them for the porch and then put them in the ground when they’re done blooming. I’m in VA, so in my zone it’s not big deal to plant as late as Thanksgiving. I have tons all over my property because I’ve done this for years.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Love it!

[@davidzlesak6007]

I earned my degree from the U of MN floriculture program. Our team did fall cutback studies too and learned if they are not cutback they overwintered better and that may be due to the stubble catching snow and providing better insulation.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Good insights! Thanks for sharing your study

[@LilyoftheValeyrising]

I’ve had the same two mums on my front porch and I’ve noticed they die back less when I don’t trim them back. I do trim them twice in the growing season to make more side branches and more flowers, but boy they do require almost daily watering. At the time I was in MD, for reference. I’m in PA now, and my mind are just blooming and look fantastic.

[@Asti.sayAhstee]

@davidzlesak6007 I live in Minnesota and can’t tell you enough how much I appreciate the U of M’s horticulture program. Because of their work, I can have what once wouldn’t survive our extreme winters: azalea, rhododendron, mums, certain fruit trees, wisteria & magnolia! to name just a few. Gardening is challenging in the north and there are very few creators on line & YT inspiring us with plants, designs, growing food, or offering solutions. I thank my lucky stars for the University of Minnesota & the Minnesota State Horticulture Society! ♥️🌸♥️

[@NightBear007]

@@Asti.sayAhstee I am curious! I live in Northern Minnesota ( 2 hours south of Canadian border) and we have never been able to grow Magnolia or Rhododendrons or mums! What are your secrets?

[@Asti.sayAhstee]

@@NightBear007 First I need to clarify, I ~can~ have wisteria & magnolia, but I don’t. You must be in zone 2, right? The coldest zone I gardened in is zone 3. Not all and probably not most of the plants developed to be able to withstand our winters are going to survive in the coldest regions. My bet is the wisteria & magnolia aren’t going to withstand zone 2. As for mums, be sure you’re buying the U of M mums of course. The plants you get at the store & at pop up garden centers almost certainly won’t survive. I don’t trust plant labels to be accurate either. If you find the hardy mums, I think your best bet is assessing the micro climate zones in your yard and try planting the mums in spring in the warmest spots. In zone 3 I had azalea that did well next to the house. Then be sure to cover them with some kind of mulch - I like leaves ‘cuz their free. (: I recommend heading over to the U’s extension website to find info on the rhodies. I think you can also contact Master Gardeners through there with questions. I remember a long while back reading that plants that are covered with mulch/leaves for winter protection shouldn’t be covered before the ground freezes. The purpose isn’t to keep the plants warm, it’s to keep the ground frozen during those temporary thaws that sometimes happen. Those thaws can stress the plants, and if the thaw lasts long enough, it can cause it to come out of dormancy. But maybe you know that already. I don’t have much experience there. When it’s time for that task, I pretty much have lost my motivation for working in the garden. 🤷‍♀️ I’m afraid that wasn’t much to go on but I hope you found it somewhat useful! What plants are working out well for you?

[@slantedandenchanted.1992]

I love mums and appreciate the information, but your dog is the reason I clicked! I adore Aussies!

[@splitarrowfarm]

Love that! We love our Aussie pups they are truly the best!

[@maureenmckenna5220]

I live in zone 7b. I buy perennial mums, or Belgium mums, from a local nursery, not Lowe’s. I have planted them in the ground in the fall for years now. I really don’t buy many any more, because they fill my garden in many spots. I cut them to the ground in the spring. You can see little sprigs of green when they come back in the spring. They can be dug and separated then, and those little tiny pieces will becomes big plants. They should have little roots attached and can be placed in a circular pattern, or put along an edge. I generally leave them where they are, and only dig some out if it has grown too big for the spot. They will sometimes die out in the middle and grow on the edges of last years plant, but then I just dig out from the edges and put the pieces back in the middle. My mums seem to be very tough and don’t mind any of this. Make sure they have enough water and some good soil if you have transplanted them. Then, I cut them in half at about the end of June, no matter if they have buds, or if they look like gorgeous plants. They will continue to grow and not flower until fall, which is when they will flop over and separate from the middle, if you don’t do this. I have ever cut them more than halfway down, knowing how big they will be by September. My problem is keeping them watered through the hot, dry months of summer. I consider them a perennial and well worth the cost.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Love this! Thanks for sharing all these details and your success story

[@MR-lq7ss]

I try and prune twice before they bloom. Helps keep size and shape, and get tons of blossoms. .

[@maureenmckenna5220]

@@MR-lq7ss Yes. I’d love to do that too, but time gets away from me. They look brand new when they bloom in the fall if you trim them back.

[@imzadibeauty]

I’m about to take my MIL mama and plant them. They are dying in the pots now. I want to try to save them. It’s an experiment. Think it’ll be ok? About 5 of them. We shall see!

[@julesl7679]

The blooms are so small compared to when I had them in the 80s. I prefer the larger blooms. I had them as perennials in Phoenix az back then. Morning sun..afternoon shade. Loved them.

[@lindabradford9591]

Mine are set in the east also and they're huge.

[@ingrida.r.1533]

when my mums have finished blooming, I take them out of the container and separate them and so now I have double amount of mums. I live in California so I can do it every time and have mums blooming all year around

[@splitarrowfarm]

I love this!

[@spawn1086]

Great video, I have had our mums in the ground for the last 10 years, ( facing south ) I cut them back in the winter then add mulch, in july I prune them back in late june. My neighbors can understand why the mums keep coming back, I've explained it multiple time. Enjoy yours from CT

[@gaywizard2000]

In July I prune them back in late june?

[@splitarrowfarm]

That's a great idea!

[@erichmartin4530]

I'm ganna try to plant last falls mumms after I cut um back and see what happens the were outside all winter but they were partially protected from the wind and it was a relatively mild winter. Thank you, you are the prettiest plant lady on here so goo you pretty plant lady.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Best of luck!

[@jonathanryals9934]

I grew some in the ground from seeds I started this year. I had seen little potted plants or landscaping, but I have huge bushes already. I didn't even know they could grow that big.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Oh wow, that’s great

[@hibiscus-dreams]

I just got some chrysanthemum seeds not long ago. How long did it take your seeds to germinate & also develop into the recognizable plant? Also wondering if yours has bloomed (yet?)

[@sylviarosario6503]

Purchased my mums today and I am so excited to decorate for Halloween 🎃👻🍁🍂

[@splitarrowfarm]

Love it!

[@teresaellis895]

I use to always get my mums to return but not in last few years.There are hardy and non hardy mums.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Interesting addition

[@kimberlylabrec246]

My local garden guy told me that they aren't distinguished with those labels anymore and are just all "garden mums" because sometimes they come back and sometimes they don't. I'm in Illinois. I bought 3 mums last year, planted in planters and kept them in the garage over winter. Only one came back for me.

[@naomiv7133]

It's spring when I'm watching this and I'm so excited!!!!

[@splitarrowfarm]

Love it!

[@godisincontrol32]

I'm so glad I watched this 😁 I bought a couple of different mixes of wildflowers and kinda just spread them all around and I'm guessing one of the flowers popping up right now looks like mums 🎉🎉🎉 Very pretty flowers they are and very strong looking plant.. Have a great week 🙏

[@splitarrowfarm]

Best of luck with your flowers and happy to hear!

[@godisincontrol32]

@@splitarrowfarm I appreciate it 🙏 Have a wonderful week 😁

[@katiedotson704]

I do love Mums and the myriad of colors currently available. The discussion here is about the hardy Mums we find at local nurseries and Big Box stores. I can find no fault in these beauties but if you are looking for something outside the varieties we commonly see, look up King Mums. These flowers are breath taking. They have sold out for 2023 as is normal for this nursery. The only issue I have is that there is no hardiness zone listed. But I still intend to order next spring as soon as the 2024 ordering season begins.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Great tips thanks

[@aceichner]

Danielle, Thanks for such an informative video. Live on a bit of a suburban homestead ourselves and have had hit or miss results planting what we call "birthday gift" mums. The type with the decorative plastic wrap on the pot you see so often. Mums bought from local nurseries tend to do a lot better if you have the mind to maintain them (low maintenance beds fair worse during dry years). I am really excited to learn the bit about not pruning in the fall (not my favorite time of year to begin with, ha). As a side note the mirrored camera can be extremely jarring to some. I think it has to do with faces not being symmetrical, but the first time you did it something just felt really wrong. When you did it later I realized what it was, but it still seemed off somehow. Probably just me. Looking forward to checking out some of your Guinea fowl videos. They are one of the best 'watch dogs' you could ever have.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Best of luck with you guineas and thanks for all the details here and advice

[@bluefeatherhomestead]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. I will definitely be planting some mums. Thank you 😊

[@splitarrowfarm]

Wonderful!

[@annedonofri2863]

LOVE❤Mums, Thanks for all your tips!

[@splitarrowfarm]

You are so welcome!

[@shawnbottom4769]

It is my understanding that most of the mum baskets sold in the fall are in fact not perennial for zone 6 or lower. I have tried this and even though they were somewhat protected they did not overwinter. There are mum varieties that should thrive though.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Yes, you will want to make sure to ask and get a hardier mum

[@bradshawpoe1552]

I am going try to save the mum plants and save some seeds to plant next spring . Thanks for the video.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Best of luck!

[@isabelfe]

Hi. I would love to see a video of how you cut them back in spring. ❤

[@splitarrowfarm]

Great idea!

[@bunkyman8097]

I used to mow them over, let them branch out and mow them until July or so and leave them alone. Flowers everywhere!

[@ingrida.r.1533]

I cut them all the way down to the roots before separating them into new growth, they come up immediately again

[@isabelfe]

@scott7937 thanks! When I asked this months ago it was not clear to me how much to cut. But, when I saw the new growth coming from the base of the plant last spring, it was clear to me that I just needed to cut all the old branches to the ground. By the way, now they are in full bloom and looking amazing.

[@ClemsonTiger75]

Ha - so I've been doing it right for the past 2-3 years. I am a novice retiree and having to learn things that I never even thought about. My wife understands, but not me. Thanks for the video.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@devleigh]

Asters are Native and come in a ton of varieties

[@splitarrowfarm]

Wonderful!

[@sheilamore3261]

Thank you so much for this information I’ll be looking for the beautiful mums🥰

[@splitarrowfarm]

Love it!

[@Asti.sayAhstee]

As we know, Mums go on the market late summer-early fall. When planted in the garden late fall, for many, they often don’t come back the following year. This is especially true for northern gardeners. A couple of big reasons are: 1. The variety of mum isn’t hardy enough; 2. Like most perennials, chrysanthemums really should be planted in the spring. To do so, one will likely need to go to a dedicated garden store or shop online to be able to find plants. If you’re in zones 4-1, look for the hardy mums developed by the University of Minnesota. 😊

[@splitarrowfarm]

Love these details and facts! Thanks for sharing

[@MaiDove3]

This must be why all the mums I’ve planted never come back. I no longer buy them.

[@Asti.sayAhstee]

@@splitarrowfarm us gardeners gotta take care of each other. Some even have YT channels so they can help even more gardeners! 😉♥️

[@dougb8207]

Do you have a video about hibiscus? I purchased a beautiful one this summer, and something kept eating all the blooms. It may have even been my dog. I need to figure out how to put a fence or something around it, or maybe keep it on a table. This fall, I brought it inside, and set it on a table in front of a window. The leaves are turning yellow and falling off; maybe I let it get too dry, so I watered it a bit today. Thank you.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Not yet!

[@tiffanyhauk2518]

You mentioned wintering the mums in the barn, and not allowing the soil to dry. My barn isn't heated and the most soil will freeze... will they still survive? Thank you!

[@splitarrowfarm]

Yes, you will not need to water throughout the winter as the plant will go dormant in the winter

[@samanthasmithmcvety3042]

How do I collect seeds from my annual mums I accidently bought rather than hardy mums?

[@splitarrowfarm]

You will need to make sure that you have the right type of mums in order for them to return each year sadly

[@kaittemurry4740]

Some of us can't get Mums in Spring only in the fall like in Colorado

[@snu3877]

I find these mums pretty boring. I don't buy them anymore. But I adore the perennial mums, my favorite being Sheffield Pink, which is actually salmon/peach with a yellow 'daisy eye.' I live in CT Zone 6, and I always worry about them getting to bloom b/c they bloom SO late. Mine are not even open yet.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Nice!

[@inquiringminds.]

could you please recommend a few others that will winter over in zone 6

[@AnnVelummylum-ec5gp]

I have a lot of mums that come back, however they are ready to bloom around late June / July (I'm in zone 5B......I prune mine back around 1/2 way and then they start producing more buds and bloom around early October, they are ready to bloom now as I type this. How do you feel about pruning in late June/July?

[@splitarrowfarm]

Love this!

[@Thankful_.]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! 😊❤

[@splitarrowfarm]

You are so welcome!

[@troypinkney7900]

Girl your 💯 Wright. I just don't have the time to do all that !! Lol

[@splitarrowfarm]

Right!!

[@cherylcarlson3315]

I now live in an area where huge ground hog eats all plants save peonies and sedum. Planted and replanted ad nauseum mums last year as squirrels dug them completely out of ground repeatedly, even put larger rocks aroung them close in an hours later they were dug up. Now have oak trees all over. help.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Oh wow!

[@musicwithgrandma7207]

I have deer which like mums. I have discovered tulle fabric which I draped over the mum this spring and secured it with chopsticks. They’re just starting to bloom. I’m using tulle for other plants, too.

[@lionheartfarmandgardening]

Love this! I live in zone 6B, what kind of mums should I plant that will return year after year that are also lighter colors? Does anyone have any favorite varieties?

[@splitarrowfarm]

Great question, I would do a quick search on your zone! Best of luck!

[@josephmandarino2199]

I did this once, the 2nd year it was a gigantic 4 foot tall sphere of mums! It never came back in the 3rd year, though. Not sure why.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Interesting, I wonder 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@rollandelliott]

planted my mums in charlotte, nc and they bloomed in august next year, not in the fall.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Still very exciting!

[@Moniinthemorning]

If you have them in pots and want to bring them in to pot in spring, at what point do you bring them in? At first frost?

[@splitarrowfarm]

Yes, I would bring them in before the first frost and you can just keep them in a garage and winterize them

[@fransak2723]

I have some in pots that I move into the barn for the winter. They always come back in the spring. I top them off with a little fresh potting mix each year. I have some in the ground that tend to get a bit tall and floppy. I’d heard if you trim the spring growth it helps with this but don’t trim after the 4 th of July. Any thoughts on this? I’m in zone 6B. I’ve got some lovely Asters too in several beautiful colors. They are getting huge!

[@splitarrowfarm]

Great tip!

[@jazandriz]

Good advice it bugs me that people just let their mums die each year. You can also plant them after they have bloomed in pots in your front yard just put them in the ground and mulch. Or bring them in your garage and don’t let them dry out much.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Yes, agree!

[@gracemcpherson6723]

I’m gonna try this year after fall.

[@katherinenightingale2205]

I don't know if you're still seeing comments for this video, but I am looking everywhere for Dendranthema Sheffield Pink Perennial Mum seeds and having no luck. Do you have any idea?

[@splitarrowfarm]

Unfortunately I don’t :(

[@AmanAngel126]

Yes, perennials as long as the ravenous slugs in the UK don’t devour them and everything else.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Ahaha truth!

[@kaittemurry4740]

We don't get mums in the Spring cause they don't hit until September.. I'm in zone 4..

[@splitarrowfarm]

Interesting!

[@sam12587]

Rabbits eat mine to the ground. One year our cat got out and ate most of the rabbits and boy was I surprised to have all the mums I thought died pop up!

[@splitarrowfarm]

Oh my haha

[@j.f.6072]

I thought there were mums that are annual and others that are perennial? I read online that you can tell the difference by the size and shape of the leaf.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Good call!

[@rick5653]

But are they all perennials? Because when I went to look at some moms, there was one small section that said perennials, and then at another section that said annual.

[@splitarrowfarm]

They can be both

[@maylee2029]

Where do you live? Wow you keep the mums year round!

[@splitarrowfarm]

I’m in the Northeast of the US

[@Darksmirk1]

Do you have to water them? Had mums, they dried out and never came back

[@splitarrowfarm]

Oh no!

[@victoriaverheyan3064]

They need lots of water, I work at a garden center and find that mums in pots (especially very rootbound plants) tend to dry out very quickly and need water almost every other day depending on the weather, if they are in the ground they will likely dry out less often. If the top inch or two of the soil feels dry to the touch they need a good watering :)

[@ingrida.r.1533]

they need lots of water

[@joannbaumann4028]

Ther are annual mums and there are perennial mums.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Good to know

[@rick5653]

Can you leave them in a big pot and put them in your garage and will they bloom again next year? It’s their perennials?

[@Beachgirl246]

You can. I’ve done this. As soon as it is warm enough in the spring set them out in the sun.

[@ip4265]

@@Beachgirl246 if placed in pots in a garage for winter, do you water them, how often? Thanks!

[@Beachgirl246]

@@ip4265 I give them a good watering before I put them in the garage.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Yes agree with all of this and in the winter they will just winterize

[@solimandina]

I stopped partaking in the mum industrial complex years ago. A waste of water, heat, air, plastic, chemical fertilizers and transport. Pumpkins too.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Interesting

[@juliepuhr9806]

But where do buy them? In summer

[@splitarrowfarm]

You can grow from seed!

[@bzbz5625]

I like mums but they dry out fast and they don't last long enough

[@ingrida.r.1533]

they last long but need constant watering

[@splitarrowfarm]

Yes they need lots of water good call!

[@ErwinvanHolten]

Mine did not survive winter outside :/

[@splitarrowfarm]

Oh no, hopefully next time!

[@ErwinvanHolten]

@@splitarrowfarmDo they die off in winter and could they be stored in a dark basement as well? Say end of Dec untill end of March? I have lack of space in my glass house. Cheers.

[@melanieb2132]

I don't think they come back where I live. It gets -20 °F in winter.

[@valevisa8429]

No,they will not if they are not hardy for your zone.I tried it too,and they did not survive winter.I'm in zone 5.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Great addition!

[@somai_1]

I tried panting them a few years ago, the roots spread like a weed but never bloomed. Any ideas?

[@splitarrowfarm]

Oh wow I’ll have to share more info to help then!

[@cutazabutton]

More sun needed likely

[@kaittemurry4740]

Do you feed in the Spring.. low nitrogen which feeds the leaves.. high phosphorus for flowering.. I use miracle grow at the start.. then a phosphorous feed the rest of season.. at least once a month..

[@slimshady6359]

Zeus a flower show cuz it looks like you're showing your mum off😅😮😅

[@splitarrowfarm]

Happy to hear you like the flowers!

[@GirlBossProductions615]

Why would anyone discouraged someone from buying a plant they wanted? Let's encourage gardeners to grow whatever they want. News flash... IF you are worried about native plants & vegetation, majority of the vegetables you buy at the grocery store are NOT native. Let's lift up & encourage instead of discourage.

[@splitarrowfarm]

YES!! I love this energy :)

[@sag6310]

Nope I’ve given up on mums. I think they are beautiful, but to me it’s not worth the money or effort. I have some that come back but jeez they don’t even last that long

[@splitarrowfarm]

Haha

[@jessiceeoriginal]

Well, it isn't completely true. Mums do not come back up next year in my zone. I've planted many and not 1 came back up the next year.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Oh no, there are different types so might want to try a different type!

[@twistedrootfarm]

You knew dam well that thumbnail would work lol

[@splitarrowfarm]

Thanks!

[@kimberbergstrom2166]

A lot of us don't have yards to plant mums in so the pots will stay

[@splitarrowfarm]

Maybe in the future!

[@kimberlylabrec246]

Just bring the pots in the garage for winter 😊

[@Winterfell1066]

Deer love Mums.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Deer love everything hahah

[@BradleyFish-ln4vl]

thanks

[@splitarrowfarm]

You're welcome!

[@kimgilson7903]

Not buying in full bloom is true of any flowers. Nurseries in the spring are aiming for full bloom by mothers day. These are fully mature plants in full bloom. It ia a struggle to keep them looking nice all summer.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Thanks for sharing

[@sarahjones-jf4pr]

From U.K What are Mums?

[@splitarrowfarm]

They are a flowing plant as shown in the video!

[@sarahjones-jf4pr]

@@splitarrowfarm O.K Ican see they are a flowing plant but what are they?have not seen these or the name here.

[@cjdflkj]

@@sarahjones-jf4pr chrysanthemums

[@roxanasolomon2150]

​@@sarahjones-jf4prChrisantheMUMS😊

[@markflemming6528]

asters seem to flop over pretty though

[@splitarrowfarm]

Nice!

[@yourpro3653]

I see what you did there...

[@splitarrowfarm]

Haha

[@mattmasc6386]

Her: “………year and year again.” Me: 👀?

[@splitarrowfarm]

I think it might be a common phrase from where I am from

[@garysmith6857]

Mums are beautiful flowers but they just don't last here in Florida. Look nice for 2 weeks then turn to shit 🤷

[@splitarrowfarm]

Oh no! Florida does have some beautiful flowers thought

[@DebbieBlackburn-xr5xc]

The bigger reason we should all stop buying mums is because they sadly don't contribute anything to the health of our earth. Put out a pot of asters and enjoy watching the happy pollinators!🌞🐝

[@splitarrowfarm]

Yes Asters are great

[@JoseMartinez-df2db]

Plant Native like Asters, solidago and Sedum to help support native wildlife. Mum are Native to China.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Good call! I will have to share content on these other plants 🌸

[@1211foster]

"Year and year again." What an odd phrase. Is that some type of colloquialism?

[@splitarrowfarm]

Maybe 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@hard-truthsbetter-than-swe6543]

The heading is misleading. You still need to buy them at some point.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Yes it is more how to stop buying them

[@mylamberfeeties875]

Naw i love my mums they protect other flowers from deer rabbits mice ect. There are literally MILLIONS of other plants bees can enjoy like California poppies which they love

[@splitarrowfarm]

Thanks for sharing

[@marwar819]

It's "year after year" not, year and year again.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Got it !

[@aceichner]

If you understood what it meant, I think you have shown that it can be either, because you, to quote, "Got it !".

[@payne7028]

People treat poinsettia the same way… and they aren’t throw away either!! (Just keep the pets away from them!)

[@splitarrowfarm]

Great tip!

[@dawnbrodbeck3156]

My mum's never regrow back.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Oh no! Hopefully you can get them to grow

[@raycaster4398]

Hot house grown plants that'll have a high mortality/dieback no matter the effort....

[@splitarrowfarm]

Got it

[@ryanpretchik3431]

No

[@fayprivate7975]

Chrysanthemums are not native to the United States. They come from East Asia and northeastern Europe. As such, you should not be telling people in the States to plant them in their yards. It’s necessary to know about the damage that non-native plants do to the ecosystems in our country. PLEASE find out which plants are NATIVE to your State and plant those in your yards!

[@splitarrowfarm]

Yes, planting native plants are a great idea! Thanks for sharing

[@cjdflkj]

Oh Lordy. Mums are not invasive. Please. Mums are the perfect plant to plant as they’ll most likely die. This nonsensical environmentalism is what turns people off to caring about environmentalism. Focus on real problems.

[@jessicabecause3717]

So what youre actually saying is yes buy ALL the mums. Please dont mislead people into thinking they shouldnt buy mums. Not helping the garden center community.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Sorry if the title was misleading!

[@skrame01]

Angery!

[@splitarrowfarm]

Lol

[@janebishop5885]

A different picture, without a scoop neckline, that looks more like a homesteader would be much better on your video pop ups.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Sorry you feel this way

[@cjdflkj]

Lol homesteaders can’t show boobs? Since when? Not my cup of tea but to say homesteaders don’t show their breasts is ridiculous.

[@drudown76]

That's what made me click 😂

[@akcbcmcb]

Slug food. 😢

[@splitarrowfarm]

Haha

[@tumblevid]

Well good thumbnail

[@splitarrowfarm]

Thank you!

[@tumblevid]

@@splitarrowfarm no thanks to you ma'am

[@bonniecarlstrom6014]

👍👍🇺🇸

[@splitarrowfarm]

Yay!

[@occultustactical6138]

I must be missing something. To me the mum is a huge waste of money. They bloom for 4 days and then they just look like a brown pile of dead leaves. Think about how many big box stores, or grocers that have hundreds of dead mums sitting around as if that is in some way attractive. Sorry… they’re just not worth it.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Mums are definitely a unique flowering plant that some love and some do not!

[@kaittemurry4740]

I keep mine deadheaded.. they've been blooming for 3 weeks

[@ladyhawk1083]

Instead of buying mom's you need to buy a new blouse to cover yourself

[@splitarrowfarm]

Sorry you feel that way

[@alwyzDTF]

The title says to stop buying potted mums but you tell me to pick out potted mums from the store lol. You also show yourself planting a potted mum. Do you mean that we should plant seeds or that we should buy the plants without the pot or what...?

[@splitarrowfarm]

I mean you won’t have to buy them again cause you can plant them and have them grow back!

[@MichaelT-lc5pk]

What screams more then mums are dads lol

[@splitarrowfarm]

Hahaha

[@raypalmerino7862]

I wish they would get better colors , ugly colors. I am a member of the chrysanthemum society. There are hundreds of colors and combinations of colors. Zero excuse. Ugly fall colors that someone else thinks are pretty! Yuk.

[@splitarrowfarm]

Haha

[@gakingsnake]

Mummy 😋😗

[@splitarrowfarm]

Haha