Q: I love dahlias for their vibrant colors and intricate forms. This year, I would like to plant them in pots to brighten up my outdoor seating space. Are there any container-growing tips I need to ...

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 ...

Do you have a favorite flower? You can bet that most members of the Monterey Bay Dahlia Society do and that they can tell you exactly why they are so devoted to these members of the daisy family from ...

Q: I am new to dahlias and see their bulbs for sale in the nurseries now. What do I do to successfully plant them? —H. R. Westhampton A: Perfect timing for this question, H.R. Often in April, we ...

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.

Nothing brightens borders like showy, sun-loving dahlias. A longstanding garden favourite, dahlias are commonly grown from underground tubers, but did you know there's a cheaper alternative with ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) If you are thinking of abandoning your flower garden this year ...