Planting at the wrong time can cause the tubers to rot. Jacky Parker Photography / Getty Dahlias are true showstoppers in the garden, and it's easy to see why. Their unique petal arrangements come in ...

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Spring is just around the corner, and if you're wondering when to plant dahlias in pots, the wait is almost over. Knowing ...

I’ve always adored dahlias — in other people’s gardens. As much as their cheerful appearance intrigued me, there was something about the planting, staking, digging up and storing-over-winter routine ...

Growing Together: Dahlias deserve increased planting I appreciate Martha Stewart. Who else can help us with everything from gardening to gourmet goulash? Recently she advised embellishing drab and ...

Extend the flowering season of dahlias by starting them early indoors. Dahlia tubers need warm soil to really get going. By starting them early indoors we can get them flowering earlier for the season ...

When earlier blooming flowers are fading, dahlias, if grown correctly, will be in full bloom, bringing a crescendo of late season color until the first hard frost. In some gardens, dahlias seem to run ...

I’ve become a huge fan of dahlias this past summer. My husband’s aunt and uncle are expert dahlia growers and they introduced us to these delightful flowers. They gave us five tubers to try our hands ...

You are going to hear a story of truth, filled with moments of abiding peace and contentment — oh, and a sprinkling of nostalgia. This tale is going to run in reverse. Two years ago in autumn, I dug ...

If the idea of "love at first sight" was ever proven true, it would surely be at the moment one first looks at a dahlia. These vibrant blooms, which are native to Mexico, command attention in any ...