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...
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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...
Common Dahlia Pests and Diseases
Dahlias are vigorous plants that are born to bloom. Yet they are not invincible. If you suspect your dahlias are being attacked by a pest or disease, this...
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...
How to Use Yellow in Your Flower Garden
Not everyone is a fan of yellow flowers. In fact, some people refuse to allow them in their gardens. It’s not hard to understand why....
Give Your Garden a Lift with Clematis
Clematis and other flowering vines play a special role in flower gardens. Since these plants grow up rather than out, they fill spaces that...
How to Attract Birds to Your Garden
Gardens are about so much more than plants. They also give us endless opportunities to deepen our connections to the natural world. Birds can be...
Love Hummingbirds? Grow Crocosmia!
Hummingbirds have a weakness for red flowers. And I have a weakness for hummingbirds. So even though red is not my favorite color, I always try...
How to Choose the Best Mulch for Flower Gardens
There are lots of good reasons for mulching your flower garden. Covering the soil with a layer of mulch helps control weed growth, reduce...