Looking to elevate your Cincinnati garden this fall? Chrysanthemums, or “mums,” are the ultimate fall flower, offering rich color and variety to bring your garden to life. At Natorp’s Nursery, we cultivate over 80 varieties of mums, ensuring a perfect match for every garden style. Here are fall garden ideas for mums:

10 Ideas to Transform Your Fall Garden with Mums

1. Create Vibrant Borders and Beds

Mums are ideal for fall borders and beds, offering seasonal color. Mix deep reds, fiery oranges, and sunny yellows to harmonize with autumn foliage—pair mums with other fall favorites like asters, sedums, and ornamental grasses for a vibrant look.

2. Brighten Container Gardens

Add mums to container gardens for a splash of color on your patio, porch, or balcony. Use decorative pots to showcase a single color or mix complementary hues. Add texture with trailing plants like ivy or ornamental cabbages to complete the fall look.

3. Add Eye-Catching Focal Points

Draw attention to garden entrances or central areas by planting mums in striking colors. A cluster of bold mums in a circular bed or near a walkway naturally attracts the eye, serving as a

captivating garden focal point.

4. Line Seasonal Pathways

Guide guests through your garden with mums lining the pathways. Alternate colors or stick with a single color scheme to create a rhythmic flow, making each step a visual delight.

5. Integrate with Existing Plantings

Enhance the color of mixed plantings by adding mums among your perennials, shrubs, and trees. Their late-season blooms bring new life to areas where summer plants are fading, extending your garden’s seasonal interest.

6. Try Hanging Baskets

Compact mum varieties are perfect for hanging baskets, adding a fresh pop of color overhead. Mix mums with trailing ivy or greenery to achieve a complete, lush look perfect for entryways or outdoor seating areas.

7. Use Mums in Seasonal Wreaths and Décor

Bring the fall spirit to your home by incorporating mum blooms into seasonal wreaths or decor. Pair with pumpkins, gourds, and corn stalks for a warm, welcoming fall display.

8. Experiment with Monochromatic Themes

For a striking garden effect, consider a monochromatic mum display. Plant mums in a single color for a unified, bold look that draws the eye and creates a sense of cohesion.

9. Define Garden Edges

Mums make beautiful, natural borders. Plant them along the edges of beds or pathways to create clear boundaries and a vibrant frame for your garden’s layout.

10. Add Curb Appeal with Window Boxes

Bring charm to your home by adding mums to window boxes. Coordinate colors with your home’s exterior for a seamless, eye-catching look that brightens up your façade.

Transform your fall garden with the perfect mums from Natorp’s Nursery.

Visit us to discover over 80 varieties of chrysanthemums, and get expert advice on creating a stunning seasonal display. Explore Natorp’s Mum Collection!

Have questions? Reach out to our team—we’re here to help Cincinnati gardeners create stunning autumn gardens!