Q: I love dahlias for their vibrant colors and intricate forms. This year, I would like to plant them in pots to brighten up my outdoor seating space. Are there any container-growing tips I need to ...

Dahlias are one of those flowers people become obsessed with. They’re available in nearly every color, blooms come in many shapes and sizes, and new varieties come from breeders every year. And even ...

Where can I grow dahlias? Select an area of your yard with a minimum six hours of sun, preferably morning light and afternoon shade. Dahlias thrive in well-drained soil that has been enhanced with ...

Dahlias are generally thought of as fall flowering plants in our area. When planted directly into the ground, they generally don’t hit their blooming stride until late summer. Dalia gardeners who want ...

We often think of flowering bulbs as the go-to plants for winter color. But we can also look ahead now to warmer weather by planting summer flowering bulbs such as gladiolas, cannas, dahlias and ...

Few perennials can rival dahlias when it comes to adding bold color to the summer garden. Cruise your local nursery these days and you find quite a variety of colors in one- and two-gallon pots.

I mentioned in an earlier blog that I will be focusing more on vegetable gardening this year, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to neglect the flower garden. Back in the fall, I dug up clumps of dahlia ...

Follow these expert tips and learn how to grow dahlias up to a foot across. Dahlias have showy petal-packed blooms in myriad shapes, sizes, and colors. Originally native to Central and South America, ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) If you are thinking of abandoning your flower garden this year ...