I’ve always adored dahlias – in other people’s gardens. As much as their cheerful appearance intrigued me, there was something about the planting, staking, digging up and storing-over-winter routine ...

If the idea of "love at first sight" was ever proven true, it would surely be at the moment one first looks at a dahlia. These vibrant blooms, which are native to Mexico, command attention in any ...

The intricate forms, long-lasting blooms, and rainbow hues of dahlias make the flower a beloved addition to many gardens. But planting dahlias alongside the wrong companions can prevent the flowers ...

With their dazzling show that lasts well into the fall, dahlias are some of the best summer flowers for filling out borders. Growing them alongside all your other seasonal favorites, or even next to ...

When selecting plants for this year's flower garden, be sure to include plenty of dahlias. These spring-planted, summer-blooming bulbs will take your homegrown flower arrangements to a whole new level ...

As we emerge from the depths of the pandemic and seasonal rainstorms and enter the spring season, we are free to renew the optimism and creative urges of gardening. There are several ways to respond ...

Monterey Bay area gardeners have access to a vast number of garden-worthy flowering plants that can succeed in the local summer-dry climate. Delving into the horticultural treasures that are suitable ...

I’ve become a huge fan of dahlias this past summer. My husband’s aunt and uncle are expert dahlia growers and they introduced us to these delightful flowers. They gave us five tubers to try our hands ...

For most of his 100 years, William Wolkoff did not have a green thumb. That is until he turned 79. Since then, the great-grandfather of six has been known as the founder of the largest dahlia garden ...