Q I have Purple Gem and White Star dahlias blooming. When I cut the flowers, they die within a day or two. I have cut them with a short stem for single- and low-flower displays. Is this the problem? A ...

Dahlias are the kings of the perennial garden when it comes producing spectacular blooms. The key to keeping your dahlia pumping out flowers is to make sure it gets plenty of sunshine, adequate ...

Raising cutting garden flowers to display in your home is one of the biggest joys of gardening. Whether it's a fragrant posy of sweet peas, a jug of daffodils, or a singular dahlia to marvel at, they ...

DAHLIAS are, in my opinion, an essential addition to any summer garden, but spring is the perfect time to make more plants for free. Dahlias have come in and out of fashion over the years, but there ...

Editor’s note: This is the second of three Grow stories on summer dahlias. Please see this link for the first installment. DAHLIAS ARE THE queen of the summer ...

The first dahlia I grew was ‘Rip City’, bought from the nursery at Monet’s garden in Giverny in 1999. I loved its plush texture and the rich, dark crimson-black of its flowers and the scale of them, ...

Dear Helen: The dahlias that I planted have done very well. My question: Is it advisable to cut them down early in the season to promote shorter, bushier plants rather than tall ones? H.B. To ...

Q: I have Purple Gem and White Star dahlias blooming. When I cut the flowers, they die within a day or two. I have cut them with a short stem for single and low flower displays. Is this the problem? A ...