Some of my favorite bulbs to plant are lilies, agapanthus, gladioli, crocosmia, alliums, sternbergia, fall crocus and spider lilies. These are all hardy and reliable in Zone 7, where I live. Different ...

Dahlias are cold hardy in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 8 and warmer. In these zones, dahlias can survive the winter in the ground and regrow again in the spring. A thick layer of mulch will protect them ...

Understanding which bulbs need to be planted in fall and which need to be dug in fall can be confusing, so let’s review.

Q: HELP!! I bought and planted dahlia bulbs in large pots. We have enjoyed beautiful pink dahlias all summer. Now what to do with them over the winter? A: Here is what I found about preparing dahlias ...

Dahlias flower until the first frost in autumn, meaning lots of lovely flowers for a long time to come. I grow dahlias every year, and few other plants can compete with the amount of flowers produced.

Dahlias love full sun, at least 6 hours a day. Pick a spot with good air circulation and well-drained soil Use a low-nitrogen fertiliser every 3–4 weeks once plants are growing. Too much nitrogen is ...

A: Dahlias are native to Central America and are not hardy in cold winters. Where winter temperatures drop below 20 F, gardeners have to dig up the tuberous roots of common dahlias and store them ...

Q: Do all types of dahlias have to be taken inside for the winter? I planted some this past spring and they are now huge and budding profusely. A: It's not unheard-of for some dahlias to overwinter in ...

Dahlias are prized in Western Washington for their amazing color, form and vigor. They’re also beloved for their blissfully long flowering period, which starts in July and continues until the first ...

In winter, place geraniums in a cool, bright spot and let dry out between waterings. (Flickr by Serres Fortier, CC BY 2.0.) Just like perennial plants, some garden questions come up year after year.