Dahlias are true showstoppers in the garden, and it's easy to see why. Their unique petal arrangements come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, providing a spectacular display from summer until the ...

Q: This is the first year I have had dahlia tubers to replant. Should I pot up some now for an early start? If so, where should these pots be held? A basement? A sunny window? And how early can they ...

While brightly colored dahlias have been a part of Southern gardens for hundreds of years, social media and the wedding industry have made these stunning blooms popular stars in the garden. If you are ...

Q: I bought a number of dahlia tubers recently. When and how should I plant them? A: Dahlia tubers are best planted after the soil has warmed a bit, between mid-April and mid-May. In a sunny location ...

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 ...

WHEN I FIRST started gardening, I thought dahlia growers were a bit odd. At first blush, dahlia growing seems full of unintelligible rituals. I could not quite understand how it worked or how it was ...

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 ...

The end of May is still the start of the planting season, so keep weeding, loosening the soil and adding compost before filling your landscape with more beautiful blooming plants. Perennial flowers ...

SEATTLE — Gardening expert Ciscoe Morris received a box of dahlia tubers from one of his favorite growers. Inside was one of his favorites, Bishop of Llandaf. “This is one of the coolest dahlias ...

Hosta are tough but beautiful with varieties that range from 4 feet to 4 inches. And most importantly in Western Washington, they thrive in the shade. Courtesy photo The end of May is still the start ...