Garden Mums Blogs

Our Ball for Fall Event gives growers the chance to see a huge number of Fall varieties growing side-by-side in one place.

Join us and explore what’s next for Fall. Registration is now available to compare the latest mum varieties, discover standout performers and get inspired for your next Fall program.

What a great turnout we had at the first-ever Ball for Fall Event. Growers from around the Midwest came out to see our fantastic Garden Mums showcase here at The Gardens at Ball in West Chicago. Having the opportunity to visit on two different days, ...

Relive our 2025 Ball For Fall garden mum trials event in The Gardens at Ball through this virtual tour of the grounds.

Fall is upon us. Join us in the comparison gardens here at Ball Seed. Drone view of a garden with lots of colors We invite you to evaluate more than 200 mums on display, including the complete Ball Mums lineup and top-performing companion plants. Y...

The Ball Mums 2026-2027 Catalog is here! This 90-page catalog includes an extensive selection of mums, carefully curated to give you flexibility, reliability and performance. Whether you’re looking for bold colors, uniform timing or exceptional shelf...

We’re circling back on an issue our Technical Services team has covered many times in the past (even earlier this year) because the questions keep coming as temps stay high this summer — crown budding and how to avoid it when producing mums in the ho...

When it comes to mums, Ball Seed® has you covered. In the new 2026-2027 Mums Growing Guide, you’ll find what you need for a successful program again and again. Check out our quick A-to-Z Reference Chart, as well as expert recommendations on reliable ...

It’s that time of year to start thinking about your Mums order. Ordering now for your next growing season is the best time to do so since growers have a pretty good idea of what worked, what didn’t and what new trends are happening in Mums.

New for Ball Mums from Ball Seed are four new colors and several new “Fall Favorites” that pair well with mums. Not only are these varieties on the same schedule for late Summer and Fall retail sales, but they make for a great addition to your progra...

While some of us might be seeing snow this time of year, it’s actually time to think about mums. We talked with Mum Business Manager Steve Reed on what you should know about ordering Garden Mums. His answer: The best time to order is soon after the c...

New for Ball Mums from Ball Seed is a wonderful assortment of colors, even habits and lots of blooms. From the 2023 garden mum trial site at Lou Davino Greenhouses in New Jersey, Ball Seed sales rep Gene Stickley shared several stand-out garden mum i...

Let’s talk about garden mums. The 2024 New Varieties brochure for our Ball Mums assortment is here. For the latest literature, videos, podcasts and production tools, check out our webpage dedicated to Ball Mums!

We've recently completed the 2023 New Varieties brochure for our Ball Mums assortment. Watch for it soon hitting your mailbox! If you can't wait to see what's inside, be sure to explore our garden mums webpage for the latest literature, videos, podca...

The Ball Mums team has been hard at work sourcing NEW products for Ball Seed customers. Check out these new intros in the video links below. These top-picks satisfy your main- and late-season opportunities.