Category: Plant Guides

Dahlias need at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun each day for strong stems and plenty of blooms. I’ll help you spot the right level of sun exposure before you plant. Growing dahlias in bright...

Dahlias are heavy feeders, but too much nitrogen can leave you with tall, green plants and fewer dahlia flowers. I recommend a low-nitrogen, balanced fertilizer to support strong roots and more...

Water dahlias deeply once or twice a week. Water more often during hot, dry weather when the top inch of soil feels dry. I check the soil before watering because dahlia plants dislike soggy roots...

You can grow healthy, colorful dahlias in pots with a large container, rich soil, full sun, and steady care. I’ll help you choose the right dahlia, plant its tuber, and keep the blooms coming all...

I store dahlia tubers by lifting them after frost, drying them, and keeping them in a cool, dark, frost-free place until spring. Dahlias are tender perennials, so cold winters can damage tubers...

I’ll show you how to dig, dry, store, and replant dahlia tubers so your dahlias can return with healthy spring growth. These tender perennials can survive cold winters indoors when you handle their...