[header] How to plant mums [title] Choose garden mums for a hardy flower. [step] Hardy mums can last for several years if you plant them at the correct time of year and care for them properly. They'll put down deep roots that help them survive the winter and come back the following year and flower again. 
[title] Choose florist mums for a greater variety. [step] Florist mums are less hardy than garden mums, and they are usually potted or planted in a garden bed with the intention of removing them once their blossoms are gone.