Posts by Richa

You can propagate dahlias from cuttings by rooting healthy young shoots from a mother tuber in moist growing mix. I use this method to make more plants while keeping the same flower color and...

You can grow dahlias from seed by starting seeds indoors, caring for young plants, and moving them outside after frost. I like this method because each plant can bring a new mix of dahlia flowers,...

Dahlias can attract pests and diseases when leaves stay wet, soil drains poorly, or insects move in unnoticed. I can help you spot warning signs early and treat common dahlia pests and diseases...

Dahlias often stop blooming because they lack enough sun, have watering or drainage problems, receive too much nitrogen, or face heat, pests, or disease. I know it’s frustrating when your dahlia...

I stake dahlias early and tie growing stems loosely to sturdy supports. This helps prevent breakage and supports larger blooms for cut flowers. I install stakes while growing dahlias are still...

Quick Tip: I cut each faded dahlia bloom down to the next set of healthy leaves or side buds, which encourages the plant to make more flowers until the first frost. I’ll show you how to spot...