Q: I love dahlias for their vibrant colors and intricate forms. This year, I would like to plant them in pots to brighten up my outdoor seating space. Are there any container-growing tips I need to ...

Dahlias are one of those flowers people become obsessed with. They’re available in nearly every color, blooms come in many shapes and sizes, and new varieties come from breeders every year. And even ...

Gorgeous dahlias in vibrant shades of red, pink, apricot, and yellow - Kaprisova/Shutterstock If you've never experienced the joy of growing dahlias in your yard, you're in for a treat if you decide ...

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 ...

At a time of the year when many garden flowers show the ravages of having endured a long oppressive summer, dahlias are most spectacular. Although they flower throughout the summer, the warm days and ...

Anything can still happen, but it appears as if night time temperatures have moderated. With those staying at 50 degrees or better, it's finally possible to do some warm weather work. Whether your ...

DENVER — I always feel like I'm running behind. I've got a long to-do list. No more procrastinating: just get the plants in the ground. A very large pot in the shade garden now contains an umbrella ...

Spring is the time for daffodils and crocuses, with the flowers offering some light, colourful relief following the winter months. But don’t forget that if you want some glorious summer bulbs you’ll ...

Q: I am new to dahlias and see their bulbs for sale in the nurseries now. What do I do to successfully plant them? —H. R. Westhampton A: Perfect timing for this question, H.R. Often in April, we ...

As April showers give way to sunnier May days, we Oregon gardeners eagerly awaiting the right conditions for spring planting can’t help but ask: Are we there yet? The answer is never so simple as ...