The key thing to be aware of when leaving dahlia tubers in the soil is that they need to be kept warm, so you almost need to ...

Dahlias don’t hibernate neatly; they either shrivel or turn to soup when winter storage goes wrong. The line between sleep ...

Dahlias need to be dug up and stored indoors to survive winter in Zones 7 and colder. Allow foliage to die back, then dig and cure tubers dahlias before storage. Balancing moisture and air circulation ...

Are Dahlias Perennial in Your Zone? Dahlias are native to the mountains of northern Mexico. They are hardy, or perennial, in tropical and warm climates, springing up from the ground each spring.

Dahlias can behave like perennials or annuals, depending on your hardiness zone. Use these tips to overwinter your dahlias successfully. Dahlias are native to the mountains of northern Mexico. They ...

Q: What should be done with dahlias before the winter weather arrives? A: When I first saw this question, I was kind of bummed. Most years I plant dahlias but this year I did not and I missed their ...

Q. I have trouble storing my dahlia tubers over winter. They seem to dry rot and I lose more than half. I have tried dry beach sand, saw dust, wrapping in newspapers and also misting them during the ...

Get your dahlia flower information here! Learn to grow dahlias, from choosing beautiful varieties to planting tubers to propagating flowers. Summer wouldn’t be summer without these lovely flowers, ...

After the first killing frost, a gardener is left with two choices. The first — and this involves some effort — is to dig up dahlia, caladium and tuberous begonia tubers, canna rhizomes and gladiola ...

This summer, I grew dahlias for the first time in years. The flowers have been gorgeous, and they did well considering all of the challenges thrown their way. First, the quail nibbled the new sprouts ...

“I have enjoyed growing dahlias for the first time this summer and would like some advice on saving them over winter and growing them again next year with even better results.” Dahlias are tuberous ...