But when cold weather arrives, new dahlia growers may wonder whether to dig them up or leave them in the ground. The answer ...

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 ...

After a successful dahlia season you might be wondering how to care for these plants so that they'll deliver another glorious show next year. If your instincts tell you to remove those precious tubers ...

The big question is when to dig your dahlia tubers. The answer is after a good frost. The plants should be left in the ground ...

In the Western Washington climate, you can gamble with dahlias and leave them in the ground over the winter. Cut the stems off at ground level then cover the soil (with the tubers still buried ...

Whatever method you choose, keep the tubers in a cool, dark place. An unheated basement or heated garage usually works.

In most cases, in well-drained soil or raised beds, you can just mulch or lightly cover your dahlias in the fall after you cut the stems to the ground. But if you are a devoted dahlia grower, you will ...

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

DAHLIAS ARE GENEROUS, both with their bountiful blooms and with an ability to exponentially increase underground tubers, which are, of course, the source of future flowers. But first, we’ve got to get ...

Even if frost has blackened the leaves of your cannas, dahlias and other summer bulbs, it's still possible to save them. DENVER — Even if frost has blackened the leaves of your cannas, dahlias and ...

The chill in the air signals another gardening season has come to an end. Before putting away the equipment for a winter rest, there are still a few chores. Now is the time to prepare tender bulbs and ...

Dahlias are generally thought of as fall flowering plants in our area. When planted directly into the ground, they generally don’t hit their blooming stride until late summer. Dalia gardeners who want ...