It's easy to fall in love with dahlias. Their massive flower heads are visual dynamite in a fall garden—and they look just as beautiful in a vase after you cut and arrange them. Dahlias are grown from ...

Although originally a native of Mexico, dahlias have become a British classic. A few years ago though, they fell out of favour with gardeners who thought of them as an old fashioned, gaudy and time ...

Dahlias are true showstoppers in the garden, and it's easy to see why. Their unique petal arrangements come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, providing a spectacular display from summer until the ...

Dahlias offer spectacular color for the late-summer garden. They're fairly easy to grow if you give them what they like -- sun, well-drained soil and a low-nitrogen fertilizer -- and keep the slugs ...

Dahlias are cold hardy in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 8 and warmer. In these zones, dahlias can survive the winter in the ground and regrow again in the spring. A thick layer of mulch will protect them ...

Let’s face it: dahlia tubers or plants aren’t exactly cheap to buy, especially when purchasing in bulk. This growing season, for instance, I spent close to $120 for eight new dahlia plants. While ...

Overwintering is a great way of protecting your plants from frost and wet weather, and it's especially crucial for more ...

Sophie Valentine is a gardener who shares her tips and tricks on her Instagram account. The busy working mum of three young boys is passionate about her garden and grows gorgeous flowers, posting her ...

In winter, place geraniums in a cool, bright spot and let dry out between waterings. (Flickr by Serres Fortier, CC BY 2.0.) Just like perennial plants, some garden questions come up year after year.

Q: What should be done with dahlias before the winter weather arrives? A: When I first saw this question, I was kind of bummed. Most years I plant dahlias but this year I did not and I missed their ...