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 ...

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 ...

Last February I did a talk at the Napa County Library on dahlias and planting them in containers. I like growing in containers as the shady areas in my backyard shift over the course of the year.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spring is the time for daffodils and crocuses, with the flowers offering some light, colourful relief following the winter months. But don’t forget that if you want some glorious summer bulbs you’ll ...