Have you ever scrolled through stunning photos of dinner-plate dahlias, their massive, intricate blooms filling the screen, and thought, “I could never grow that here”? It’s a common feeling for gardeners in our region. You agree that growing magnificent dahlias in Maryland seems like a challenge, with our hot, humid summers and sometimes unpredictable weather….
Have you ever lifted a dahlia clump from the ground at the end of the season and stared at the giant, potato-like mass, wondering what on earth to do with it? You’re not alone! Many gardeners know they should divide their dahlias, but the fear of doing it wrong can be paralyzing. I promise that…
There’s a special kind of garden heartbreak that happens overnight. You go to bed dreaming of the magnificent, dinner-plate-sized dahlias about to burst into bloom. You wake up, step outside with your morning coffee, and find… nubs. Your beautiful, promising dahlia shoots have been snipped off with surgical precision. If this scene feels painfully familiar,…
You’ve spent all season nurturing your gorgeous dahlias, watching them unfurl into a riot of color. Now, your curious flock of chickens is eyeing those vibrant petals with great interest. It’s a familiar scene for any of us who share our backyard with both flowers and fowl! It’s only natural to wonder, “can chickens eat…
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of seeing your dahlia shoots poke through the soil, promising a summer of spectacular, vibrant blooms. You’ve nurtured them, given them the perfect spot on your patio, and you dream of those dinner-plate-sized flowers. Then, one morning, you find it: a glistening slime trail and leaves that look like…
Have you ever stood in your garden at the end of the season, gazing at a magnificent dahlia plant, and thought, “I wish I had more of these”? That giant clump of tubers you dig up each fall holds the secret to a garden overflowing with color, and it won’t cost you a penny. I’m…
Have you ever scrolled through photos of breathtaking gardens, filled with vibrant, dinner-plate-sized dahlias, and thought, “I wish I could grow those here”? It’s a common feeling among gardeners who worry that New York’s sometimes unpredictable climate might be too challenging for these floral showstoppers. Well, I’m here to share some fantastic news. Growing spectacular…
Ever walk through a San Diego neighborhood and see a garden bursting with those incredible, firework-like dahlia blooms and think, “I wish I could do that”? You absolutely can. Many gardeners believe our sunny paradise is perfect for just about anything, but they sometimes get discouraged when a plant doesn’t immediately thrive. Growing stunning dahlias…
Have you ever walked through a Portland neighborhood in late summer and stopped in your tracks, mesmerized by a neighbor’s garden exploding with dinner-plate-sized blooms in every color imaginable? You’re not alone. Growing dahlias in Portland feels like a rite of passage for gardeners, but it can also feel intimidating. You might worry about our…