9 perennial flowers to plant in April for blooms year after year
In most regions, April brings warmer weather, thawed soil, the end of frosts, and more sunlight. In short, April is a great ...
Growing Dahlias for the First Time? Here’s the #1 Mistake You’re Probably Making
Deborah Stone of Stone Hollow Farmstead reveals her secrets to growing and caring for dahlias—plus, the one mistake beginners ...
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Should you deadhead dahlias? Yes, but there is an exception you should consider before cutting off the spent flower heads
As the majority of dahlias are perennials, they should come back next year. However, it’s important to note that they are very tender perennials - which means that they may not come back next ...
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Complement The Dahlia Flowers In Your Garden With These 12 Beautiful Companion Plants
There are lots of great reasons to plant dahlias, including the sheer diversity of color afforded by their many varieties and the bevy of beautiful blooms that last from late summer to fall.
Warning to gardeners to avoid common mistake with popular flowers this spring
The days are getting longer and the weather is feeling balmier, but don't rush to plant dahlia tubers outside - acting too ...
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From Dahlias to Gladioli, the most beautiful summer bulbs to plant now
Spring is the time for daffodils and crocuses, with the flowers offering some light ... “Popular summer flowering bulbs include dahlia, gladioli, begonia and lilies but there are also some ...
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Pruning perennial and annual flowers
Several perennials may need pinching a few times – take out the initial bud of a dahlia and then pinch out the resulting side growth. Chopping back perennials in late-spring will make bushier ...