Dahlias are the darling of the vase and garden this time of year, and with so many new varieties, there are now dahlias for even the smallest balcony or patio. Dahlias crave the sunshine and deserve a ...

Every year, when I drag my stored dahlia tubers out of the basement, I have a few that refuse to pop. Sometimes it is just one out of several in the same bag, sometimes it is the whole bag. Not a bud ...

Dahlias, the national flower of Mexico, are easy to grow and yield bountiful beautiful blooms from mid-summer through first frost. Their many shapes, sizes and riotous colors will brighten up any ...

Create an "outdoor room" that is bright and inviting by colour-theming your patio containers and then adding some cushions - or even a fabric sail - in a contrasting colour. Expert tip If you want ...

If you have a small patio, you can still create a lush garden. The trick is to rely on various planters, hangers, and containers to hold all of your favorite plants. Flowers are a great option, as ...

10:43, Sat, May 14, 2016 Updated: 10:58, Sat, May 14, 2016 It’s usually shrub and spring bulb borders that are crying out for colour by now but new beds that haven’t had time to fill out also need ...

When you can’t rely on the weather, give summer-flowering bulbs a head start by planting them now, in pots on windowsills indoors. Otherwise, plant hardy summer bulbs – such as lilies – outdoors from ...

It's almost summertime, and if you're lucky enough to have a backyard space, you surely are prepping it for the warm weather and sunny days ahead. This means breaking out the patio furniture and ...