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 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 ...

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 ...

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.

Dahlias are a stunning summer favorite with spectacular blooms that last for months. From dainty snowball varieties to showstopping dinner plate dahlias with flowers that measure at least eight inches ...

You know it’s showtime when umbrellas are shading dahlias in the garden. Umbrellas protect the American tuberous-rooted plants so their blooms don’t fade in the hot sun or get damaged by heavy rain.

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 ...