There’s nothing quite like the joy of seeing your garden burst into a kaleidoscope of color, especially when the showstoppers are the magnificent, intricate blooms of dahlias. But as a loving pet owner, a nagging question might be clouding that joy: as your curious feline friend explores the garden, are you putting them at risk?…
Have you ever swooned over those magnificent, dinner-plate dahlias in garden magazines, only to sigh because you don’t have a sprawling garden bed? Or perhaps you simply love the idea of having a vibrant, living bouquet right on your patio, deck, or balcony? If you’re nodding along, I have some fantastic news for you. Not…
Does the thought of your magnificent, dinner-plate-sized dahlias turning to mush after the first hard frost break your heart a little? You spend all summer nurturing these beauties, and it feels like a tragedy to let them go. I get it completely. Every year, as the air gets that crisp autumn chill, gardeners everywhere face…
Ever stood in a garden center, staring at a packet of dahlia seeds in one hand and a lumpy, potato-like thing in the other? You dream of those spectacular, dinner-plate-sized blooms, but the starting point can feel a little confusing. It’s a classic gardener’s dilemma, and trust me, you’re not alone in asking it. Don’t…
Have you ever stood in your garden, admiring a breathtaking dahlia bloom, and thought, “I wish you could come back every year”? You’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions we hear from fellow gardeners who have fallen head-over-heels for these spectacular flowers. The good news is, you absolutely can enjoy your favorite…
Have you ever stood in a garden, mesmerized by a sea of vibrant dahlias, and wondered about the magic behind them? You see packets of seeds next to bags of strange, potato-like clumps at the garden center, and the question pops into your head: do dahlias grow from seeds or bulbs? It’s one of the…
Have you ever planted a big, gorgeous, fluffy dahlia, admiring its thousand-petal perfection, only to notice the bees and butterflies completely ignore it? It’s a common moment for gardeners who want both stunning beauty and a lively, pollinator-filled yard. If you’ve felt that slight disappointment, I’m here to promise you that you can have it…
Have you ever paused before a florist’s window, mesmerized by a riot of color and intricate petals, and thought, “I wish I could have bouquets like that at home”? That feeling of wanting to bring the vibrant life of the garden indoors is something every gardener knows well. You might have a few dahlias in…
Let’s be honest: we all dream of growing those spectacular, dinner-plate-sized dahlias that stop neighbors in their tracks. You’ve prepared the soil, planted your precious tubers, and now you’re staring at a wall of fertilizer options, feeling a little overwhelmed. It’s a common feeling, and you’re not alone! I promise that by the end of…