Timing is important when it comes to digging tender bulbs. If they are dug too early, it reduces the amount of energy the plants can produce and store for next year. Wait too long and there is a risk ...

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

These beautiful cannas are tropical plants that will die over winter unless their underground bulbs are dug up and carefully ...

The common wisdom is to cut back dahlias in fall after the first hard frost, but can you cut them before the frost? Here's how to encourage blooms.

Dear Master Gardener: I want to try to save my dahlia tubers this winter. What do I do? Answer: Overwintering dahlia tubers is a great way to enjoy your favorites year after year for free! The process ...

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 ...

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