Key Points Experts agree that fall is generally the best time to plant perennials.Growing zone and the type of perennial can ...

Patch of colorful dahlias in the garden in peach, pink, and a deep pinkish-red on a background yellow flowers - Kaprisova/Shutterstock Dahlias are known as easy-to-grow flowers, but knowing where to ...

While most perennials will adorn a garden for many years, planting some species in the fall will dramatically shorten their ...

Dahlias are beautiful flowers that put on a real show in the warmer months. However, while dahlias are forgiving blooms and easy enough to grow, there are certain parts of the garden where you should ...

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

Anyone can grow dahlias, but to produce outstanding, vibrant blooms follow these tips from the Snohomish County Dahlia Society: Location: The ideal spot for dahlias is in full sun. The plants will ...

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HABIT Bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennials. Dahlias have attractive foliage, with deep green to bright green lobed leaves, hollow stems, and bold flowerheads that vary greatly. Some modern cultivars ...

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 ...

The intricate forms, long-lasting blooms, and rainbow hues of dahlias make the flower a beloved addition to many gardens. But planting dahlias alongside the wrong companions can prevent the flowers ...

Bill McClaren of Montana remembers when fiddling with dahlias was just a hobby. But after he retired from a 30 year career in education, the former Colorado State College of Education graduate, now ...