Some popular flowering plants to dig up and store over winter include dahlias, calla lilies, elephant ears, freesias, and ...
Fall is the perfect time to give your perennials a bit of TLC. From pruning to digging up tubers, the weeks leading up to ...
Whatever method you choose, keep the tubers in a cool, dark place. An unheated basement or heated garage usually works.
Overwintering is a great way of protecting your plants from frost and wet weather, and it's especially crucial for more ...
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 ...
The Tauranga based self-taught green thumb has a business selling cut flower seeds. Her new book The Floral Dream: A guide to ...
Cold can kill dahlias left in the ground, so digging up the tubers and storing them for winter can ensure you'll have a ...
If you grow dahlias or canna lilies, garden chores in the fall include taking steps to ensure tender bulbs and rhizomes can ...
Ornamental plants from tender bulbs grace the landscape during the growing season. Tender bulbs include dahlias, caladiums, ...
When cold weather arrives, new dahlia growers may wonder whether to dig tubers up or leave them in the ground. The answer ...
The big question is when to dig your dahlia tubers. The answer is after a good frost. The plants should be left in the ground ...
I love a good autumn display of squash and pumpkin. But caution! If you plan to eat your squash, you need to protect it from ...