Yellow, pink, orange, and white dahlias growing near a wrought iron fence. - Keniker/Shutterstock The kaleidoscopic flowers of the 50,000 varieties of dahlias (Dahlia spp.) bloom in every color of the ...

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 ...

Dahlias are one of those flowers people become obsessed with. They’re available in nearly every color, blooms come in many shapes and sizes, and new varieties come from breeders every year. And even ...

Deadhead spent blooms weekly by cutting stems back to the main branch to encourage bigger, better flowers. Water deeply once or twice a week and feed with a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus fertilizer to ...

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 ...

DAHLIAS ARE MY absolutely favorite summer (and into autumn) flower. They are very perennial while offering more than 100 blooms per mature plant. With that said, let me revisit an article on these ...

The key thing to be aware of when leaving dahlia tubers in the soil is that they need to be kept warm, so you almost need to think of this as tucking them up in a cozy bed for the winter.

When the last dahlias have faded in the fall and the nights grow cooler, it’s time to think about winter. myHOMEBOOK gardening expert Franka Kruse-Gering explains what to consider when you want to ...

When earlier blooming flowers are fading, dahlias, if grown correctly, will be in full bloom, bringing a crescendo of late season color until the first hard frost. In some gardens, dahlias seem to run ...

It's Sept. 3 and I’m at my desk writing because it’s too hot to work outside. By the end of the day, Yakima was one degree shy of the all-time high temperature record of 100 degrees. I’m trying to ...