Cold can kill dahlias left in the ground, so digging up the tubers and storing them for winter can ensure you'll have a ...

Dahlias put on a colorful, bright summer show, but as cooler weather arrives, their presence begins to fade. While dahlias are grown as perennials in zones 8 and higher, in lower zones they are ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Some of my favorite bulbs to plant are lilies, agapanthus, gladioli, crocosmia, alliums, sternbergia, fall crocus and spider lilies. These are all hardy and reliable in Zone 7, where I live. Different ...

Q: HELP!! I bought and planted dahlia bulbs in large pots. We have enjoyed beautiful pink dahlias all summer. Now what to do with them over the winter? A: Here is what I found about preparing dahlias ...

A: Dahlias are native to Central America and are not hardy in cold winters. Where winter temperatures drop below 20 F, gardeners have to dig up the tuberous roots of common dahlias and store them ...

Q. In our old house, I used to keep my dahlia bulbs in the basement during winter. Our new house doesn’t have a basement. Can I keep them in an attached unheated garage? –Eric Maillefer, Huntley A.

Question: I bought several dahlias, but I know nothing about the care. When should I remove the blooms and feed the plants? Answer: Dahlias are treated as annual flowers throughout most of Florida.

In winter, place geraniums in a cool, bright spot and let dry out between waterings. (Flickr by Serres Fortier, CC BY 2.0.) Just like perennial plants, some garden questions come up year after year.