Are you dreaming of dinner-plate-sized dahlias with vibrant, breathtaking colors? Do you walk through your garden wondering how to get those weak stems to support massive, show-stopping flowers? You’re not alone. Many gardeners feel a little intimidated when it comes to feeding these gorgeous plants, especially when trying to stay natural and organic. I promise…
As the vibrant colors of summer begin to fade and a crisp chill fills the autumn air, every dahlia lover feels a familiar pang of sadness. You’ve nurtured these stunning flowers all season, and the thought of losing them to the winter frost is heartbreaking. It feels like such a waste, and the cost of…
Have you ever stood in your garden, admiring a dahlia in full, glorious bloom, and thought, “I wish I could have a hundred more just like this… but maybe with a little twist?” It’s a common dream for us dahlia lovers—the idea of creating something entirely new, a flower that no one else in the…
You’ve spent the entire summer mesmerized by your garden, filled with the spectacular, dinner-plate-sized blooms of your dahlias. But as the air turns crisp and the first frost looms, a common question surfaces for every gardener: do you have to plant dahlias every year? It’s a moment of uncertainty that can feel a bit overwhelming….
Have you ever scrolled through pictures of magnificent, dinner-plate dahlias and sighed, thinking, “There’s no way those could survive our North Florida heat and humidity”? It’s a common thought for gardeners in zones 8b and 9a, and it’s easy to feel like these floral treasures are just for cooler climates. Well, I’m here to share…
Have you ever scrolled through pictures of magnificent, dinner-plate-sized dahlias and thought, “I could never grow something that beautiful here in Kentucky”? You might worry about our heavy clay soil, the sweltering humidity of August, or those pesky Japanese beetles. I’m here to tell you that not only can you grow them, but you can…
Have you ever held a lumpy, potato-like dahlia tuber in your hand and felt a mix of excitement and uncertainty? You can already picture the magnificent, dinner-plate-sized blooms, but the question lingers: “Am I going to do this right?” It’s a feeling every gardener, new or seasoned, has experienced. I promise you, the process is…
Have you ever stood in your garden, a precious dahlia tuber in your hand, and felt a wave of uncertainty? Plant it too early, and you risk losing it to a late frost or cold, damp soil. Plant it too late, and you might miss out on that glorious, late-summer explosion of color. It’s a…
Have you ever scrolled through pictures of magnificent, dinner-plate-sized dahlias and thought, “I could never grow those here”? It’s a common feeling among Garden State gardeners. We worry about our clay soil, our humid summers, and especially our cold, snowy winters. I’m here to promise you that not only can you succeed with growing dahlias…