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 ...

Gorgeous dahlias in vibrant shades of red, pink, apricot, and yellow - Kaprisova/Shutterstock If you've never experienced the joy of growing dahlias in your yard, you're in for a treat if you decide ...

Dahlias are tuberous perennials, offering beautiful flowers each spring or summer. But they need to be dealt with carefully ...

Dahlias come in a huge variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Learn about cutting dahlias, growing them, and caring for them. Dahlias, unlike many other summer bloomers, are not winter hardy in cold ...

Q: I bought dahlia bulbs and want to jump start them in peat pots. How soon do you think I should plant them? If we plant dahlias directly in the ground in May, they barely start blooming when fall ...

Growing Together: Dahlias deserve increased planting I appreciate Martha Stewart. Who else can help us with everything from gardening to gourmet goulash? Recently she advised embellishing drab and ...

Dahlias are beautiful flowers that put on a real show in the warmer months. However, while dahlias are forgiving blooms and easy enough to grow, there are certain parts of the garden where you should ...

As April showers give way to sunnier May days, we Oregon gardeners eagerly awaiting the right conditions for spring planting can’t help but ask: Are we there yet? The answer is never so simple as ...

DENVER — I always feel like I'm running behind. I've got a long to-do list. No more procrastinating: just get the plants in the ground. A very large pot in the shade garden now contains an umbrella ...

Hosta are tough but beautiful with varieties that range from 4 feet to 4 inches. And most importantly in Western Washington, they thrive in the shade. Courtesy photo The end of May is still the start ...

Summer-blooming bulbs, like lilies, dahlias and gladiolus (to name just a few), have a warm spot in my heart. I have fond memories as a child of planting glads and coming home from school every day to ...