Just to show off my Golden Crocodile Philodendron and Chinese Evergreen hiding in the corner

Had to snap a quick pic with my Zinnia's tonight <3 I love how they have bloomed!

Chrysanthemums (or "mums") are the ultimate fall flower. They bring vibrant bursts of color to patios, balconies, and porches just when most summer blooms are fading. Grown in containers, they’re a show-stopper and surprisingly easy to maintain with the right approach. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐮𝐦𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥? * 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲 – Rich shades of gold, burgundy, orange, purple, and white. * 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 & 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞 – Perfect for pots, window boxes, or grouped displays. * 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 – Mums thrive in cooler weather and last well into autumn. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝟏. 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐭 * Choose a container at least 12–14 inches wide with good drainage holes. * Terra cotta or ceramic pots help stabilize mums against autumn winds. 𝟐. 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 * A well-draining potting mix is best. * Mix in compost to keep blooms vibrant longer. 𝟑. 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭 * Mums love the sun—place containers where they’ll get 6+ hours daily. * Morning sun is ideal; it keeps blooms fresh and prevents scorching. 𝟒. 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 * Keep soil moist but never soggy. * Water at the base, not on the leaves, to prevent fungal issues. 𝟓. 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 * Deadhead faded flowers regularly. * Pinch back stems in early summer (before buds form) for bushier fall blooms. * Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer until buds appear. 𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 ✨ Mix & Match: Combine mums with ornamental kale, pansies, or trailing ivy. ✨ Layered Look: Group pots of different heights for a tiered effect. ✨ Seasonal Touches: Add pumpkins, gourds, or corn stalks for a festive fall vibe. 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 ✔ Choose a roomy pot with drainage ✔ Place in full sun ✔ Keep soil evenly moist ✔ Deadhead to extend blooms ✔ Pair with fall accents for maximum wow factor

My favorite plant

Which plant stole the show in your container garden this summer? Was it the biggest harvest, the longest-lasting blooms, or just pure beauty? 🌸🍅🌿 Now’s your chance to show it off! 🎁 Prize: A wooden single plant floor stand (valued $25–$35) Adjustable to hold 8"–12" pots Flip it for two height options (14.5" tall) Non-slip pads for stability Rich reddish-brown finish How to Enter: 📸 Post a photo OR 🎥 video of your “Star Plant of the Summer” in the 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲, 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 category. 📅 Giveaway runs Sept 15–25. 🏆 Winner will be drawn randomly on Sept 26 and announced via video! Show us your star — let it shine! ✨