Mums, or chrysanthemums, are one of the most beloved fall flowers, known for their vibrant colors and abundant blooms that brighten gardens and patios. While many people enjoy them as seasonal potted plants, mums are also hardy perennials. With the right care, they return year after year, offering a reliable burst of color when most other flowers are fading.

These versatile plants can be enjoyed both in containers and directly in the garden. Planted in the ground, mums establish strong root systems that help them thrive through the seasons. Their variety of colors and shapes make them perfect for borders, flower beds, or accent plantings, ensuring your garden has a fresh pop of color well beyond a single season.

Come see them for yourself—and TAKE HOME your favorite fall colors!

Bring a little sunshine to your garden with marigolds, now growing at Payne’s Nursery!

With cheerful blooms in shades of golden yellow, bright orange, and warm gold, marigolds are an easy, colorful choice for flower beds, containers, and vegetable gardens. They love the sunshine, attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, and their distinctive fragrance may help discourage some common garden pests. Whether you’re adding a pop of color or creating a vibrant garden display, marigolds are a beautiful choice for the growing season.

Marigolds also bring a special meaning to the season through their connection to Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). In Mexico and throughout parts of Latin America, their vibrant flowers are traditionally used to decorate altars and honor loved ones who have passed away. Their brilliant golden and orange colors symbolize remembrance, celebration, and the warmth of cherished memories.

Stop by Payne’s Nursery and discover these beautiful blooms for your garden!

A Little Holiday Magic is already taking shape at Payne’s Nursery! 

Long before poinsettias make their way onto your holiday table or into your home, they spend months being carefully grown and tended right here in Santa Fe. With plenty of time, attention, and a little help from our team, these young plants will transform into the colorful holiday favorites you know and love.

Growing poinsettias locally means we get to be part of their journey from the very beginning—and we’re excited to share that journey with you. As the plants grow and the season gets closer, we’ll be sharing glimpses of what’s happening behind the scenes at the nursery. Keep following along to watch our Santa Fe-grown poinsettias take shape and get ready to bring some holiday color home for Christmas!

We’ll be watching them grow all season long—and we can’t wait to see the finished blooms! Follow along for a behind-the-scenes look at Santa Fe’s holiday poinsettias as they get ready for Christmas.

CLICK HERE TO SEE PAYNE’S POINSETTIA GROWING PROCESS.

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WHAT SHOULD WE DO FIRST BEFORE WE BRING IN THOSE HOUSEPLANTS THAT WE PUT OUTSIDE THIS SPRING!

Another GREAT Question!

In this week’s archived show from previous years, the Garden Guru mentioned that it’s time to bring in your houseplants that have been living outdoors for the Summer!

The Garden Guru suggested that the first thing you should do is inspect your plants very carefully for insects. Insects can be pretty tricky. They can hide underneath the leaf or where the leaf attaches to the stem. They can crowd themselves down in that little bitty space and they’re hard to see — so you really need to go over them carefully and make sure that they don’t have any insects on them before you bring them back in the house.

A secondary precaution that Lynn suggests to do before you bring in those houseplants is… well, LISTEN to Lynn’s tip to find out!

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CLICK HERE to listen to the GARDEN GURU’s archived show regarding Indian Market and what to do now in the garden!

Enjoy your weekend and HAPPY GARDENING!

Copyright Mark Parisi