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Mums for a Tailgate Party
Go mad for mums and use them to dress up your porch, yard, entrance or deck. They'll bloom for weeks in shades of yellow, orange, pink, red and white. A potted mum makes a charming accent for your front door, but browse our collection for more creative ways to decorate with mums.
If you're a football fan, kick off the season with a tailgate party and place chrysanthemums on the back of your pickup. This display scores with a small sign, potted evergreens, colorful ornamental pepper and yellow mums, or you can substitute your favorite team colors. Toss in a couple of footballs and add a basket of apples and unshelled peanuts so guests can grab a snack as they arrive.