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New Flirty Fleurs Dahlia Collections for 2021

New Flirty Fleurs Dahlia Collections for 2021

Last summer’s lockdown wasn't all bad for gardeners. Most of us got to spend much more time in our gardens. That was certainly true for floral...

14 New Dahlias for Your Summer Flower Garden

14 New Dahlias for Your Summer Flower Garden

It’s December. Have you ordered your dahlias yet? Planting season is still 4 months away, so it may seem early. But dahlia lovers know that the best...

Shredded Leaves are Garden Gold

Shredded Leaves are Garden Gold

 Raking leaves may not be your favorite thing to do on a beautiful fall day. But rather than thinking of it as a chore, think of it as...

Unusual Daffodils for Spring Bouquets

Unusual Daffodils for Spring Bouquets

This guest post was written by Melinda Myers, nationally-known gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist. You'll find more of her...

Dream Big: Invest in a Colorful Spring Garden

Dream Big: Invest in a Colorful Spring Garden

Last spring was a scary time. Though I was lucky to be safely hunkered down in my own house, I still felt untethered and disoriented. March is already my...

Love Alliums? Check Out Our New Planning Guide

Love Alliums? Check Out Our New Planning Guide

Every garden looks better with alliums. Their globe-like flowers are big attention-getters that add structure, motion and personality wherever they are...

Can Dahlias Change Color?

Can Dahlias Change Color?

 Dahlias are available in an astonishing range of flower sizes, styles and colors. This incredible diversity is part of what makes them so much...

Behind the Scenes: A New Spring Bulb Collection from Flirty Fleurs

Behind the Scenes: A New Spring Bulb Collection from Flirty Fleurs

 This year’s spring bulb collections from floral designer Alicia Schwede are better than ever. Though we collaborate with her on color...

10 Questions About Growing Dahlias

10 Questions About Growing Dahlias

 If you are growing dahlias this year, you may have a few questions. Though these summer-blooming bulbs are not difficult to grow, they can be...