We recommend being pro-active, and setting up your stakes when you plant your Dahlia tubers. The beautiful foliage grows on somewhat brittle stems, and heavy rain, wind, or even the weight of the flowers once they've opened can break the plant. You don't want that to happen, especially...
Dahliaisa genus of tuberous plants that are members of the Asteraceae family. The tubers are planted in the ground in late spring (around the month of May) and generally flower from July to the first autumn frosts. Dahlias are perfect for a border garden and make lovely cut flowers. Growi...
‘Whether you're going to be putting them in a resin mold, framing them, or making a table centerpiece, it's important to dry the flowers,’ says crafterNatalie Bickel, who dries flowers and uses them to make resin jewelry. ‘The longer flowers sit in water, the longer the droop effect...
Dahlia Growing Tips Dahlias that have been grown in pots can be planted in the garden following the same procedures you would forplanting any other perennial plant. If your goal is to produce massive sized flowers, remove all of the side buds at the end of each branch throughout the growin...
Dahlias (Dahlia spp.) are prized in many home gardens for their large, intricate blossoms. Available in a large range of colors and in giant and dwarf varieties, dahlias grace summer gardens throughout the United States. Hardy in U.S. Department of Agric
2. Stake flowers Staking dahlias helps to preserve the display of blooms, but staking is also important because it supports the whole plant, points out Steve Bradley. ‘Fully open flowers can become heavy (especially after rain) and drag the whole plant down onto the soil if the plant has...
Jenny:Yes. Peonies, that’s one of the ones that is always a surprise to me, is how well peonies dry. And maybe I shouldn’t be because we all know that roses dry well, right? So peonies, roses, and then with thedahlia seasonsoon upon us, dahlias actually dry fairly well, too,...
5 Tips for the Biggest and Boldest Dahlia Blooms Take Care of the Tubers Before you can grow the biggest and best dahlia flowers be sure to take care of the tubers! Knowing when to plant, and how to properly care for the tubers underground before you see sprouts is essential to growing...
How to Air Dry FlowersBy Jane LakeThe art of air drying flowers for use in homemade dried flower arrangements has been practiced for centuries. It is a simple art, yet dried flowers can be arranged just as beautifully as fresh bouquets in vases, containers or even shadow boxes. They also...
tall dahlia varieties to provide support for their heavy blooms. Use garden stakes or canes and tie the stems loosely to allow for growth. Once the dahlia plants start showing new growth, it’s a good idea to pinch out the growing tip. This encourages a bushier plant and more flowers. ...