The common wisdom is to cut back dahlias in fall after the first hard frost, but can you cut them before the frost? Here's ...
Dahlias are cold hardy in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 8 and warmer. In these zones, dahlias can survive the winter in the ground and regrow again in the spring. A thick layer of mulch will protect them ...
Editor’s note: This is the second of three Grow stories on summer dahlias. Please see this link for the first installment. DAHLIAS ARE THE queen of the summer ...
Dahlias are not winter-hardy in our climate so they must be lifted for repeated use. The success of this process involves careful digging, curing, and storage to prevent the fleshy tubers from ...
Dahlias are the kings of the perennial garden when it comes producing spectacular blooms. The key to keeping your dahlia pumping out flowers is to make sure it gets plenty of sunshine, adequate ...
Dahlias are delightful additions to the garden because they keep on giving. “Dahlias are the ”love flower,” because the more you cut them and give them away, the more flowers they produce,” says Becky ...
Regular deadheading redirects energy back into the plant, encouraging continuous blooms and healthier roots. Use sharp, clean tools and remove spent blooms at the first set of leaves to avoid pests ...
When selecting plants for this year's flower garden, be sure to include plenty of dahlias. These spring-planted, summer-blooming bulbs will take your homegrown flower arrangements to a whole new level ...
Dahlia flowers, a member of the Asteraceae family, are a star in the garden during late summer and early fall. Their beautiful statement blooms come in various shapes, colors, and sizes, from small ...