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 come in a wide assortment of sizes, shapes and colors. When provided with good growing conditions they will bloom ...

Q: I bought a number of dahlia tubers recently. When and how should I plant them? A: Dahlia tubers are best planted after the soil has warmed a bit, between mid-April and mid-May. In a sunny location ...

But when cold weather arrives, new dahlia growers may wonder whether to dig them up or leave them in the ground. The answer ...

Dahlias are true showstoppers in the garden, and it's easy to see why. Their unique petal arrangements come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, providing a spectacular display from summer until the ...

Dahlia varieties, with their bright, structural, long-lasting blooms, are show-stoppers in any garden. However, introducing other plants to the beds and borders you are growing dahlias adds visual ...

Dahlias are native to tropical Mexico, which explains their love of warmth, sunshine and well-drained fertile soil. Plant heights range from 12 inches to 8 feet, and flower sizes vary from 1-inch ...

Dahlias can be a bit tricky to dig up and save over the winter. In fact, many cold-region gardeners opt to just grow dahlias as annuals, buying new plants each year. Overwintering dahlias as ...

How to treat dahlia tubers and deadheading azaleas. Alan L. writes: I would like to share my novice experience growing dahlia tubers planted in front of a south-facing wall. Perhaps my experience will ...

Whatever method you choose, keep the tubers in a cool, dark place. An unheated basement or heated garage usually works.

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