o u t d o o r s
plantings
DROP IN
C h o o s e p o t t e d m u m s
t h a t a r e f u l l y b u d d e d
a n d j u s t b e g i n n i n g t o
b l o o m , t h e n s l i p t h e m
i n t o s u n n y f l o w e r b e d s
o r c o n t a i n e r s .
It's no s e c re t-
mums are the
easiest way to
punch up autumn
gardens with
glowing color.
by SUSAN APPLEGET HURST
1 2 6 OCTOBER 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
PHOTO: BLAINE MOATS