Longfield Gardens

Dahlia Care

What Time of Year Do You Plant Dahlias: A Seasonal Guide
What Time of Year Do You Plant Dahlias: A Seasonal Guide

Table of Contents Introduction The Golden Rule: Soil Temperature Over Calendar Dates Coordinating with Your Last Spring Frost Regional Timing Acros...

How to Save a Dahlia Plant From Rot, Frost, and Winter
How to Save a Dahlia Plant From Rot, Frost, and Winter

Table of Contents Introduction Saving Dahlias From an Early Frost Rescuing Dahlias From Rot How to Save Dahlias for Next Year Choosing Your Storage...

What Time of Year Should You Plant Dahlias
What Time of Year Should You Plant Dahlias

Table of Contents Introduction The Magic Number: Why Soil Temperature Matters Most Navigating the Last Frost Date A Regional Guide to Planting Wind...

How to Pinch Back Dahlias for More Flowers
How to Pinch Back Dahlias for More Flowers

Table of Contents Introduction What Does It Mean to Pinch a Dahlia? Why You Should Pinch Your Dahlias When Is the Right Time to Pinch? Step-by-Step...

How Wide Do Dahlia Plants Get: A Spacing Guide
How Wide Do Dahlia Plants Get: A Spacing Guide

Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Dahlia Growth Habits Typical Width by Dahlia Type Why Spacing Matters for Health and Blooms How to Spa...

How to Care for Dahlia Plants in Pots
How to Care for Dahlia Plants in Pots

Table of Contents Introduction Selecting the Best Varieties for Containers Choosing the Perfect Container Preparing the Growing Medium How to Plant...

Are Dahlia Plants Perennials or Annuals?
Are Dahlia Plants Perennials or Annuals?

Table of Contents Introduction The Botanical Truth: Dahlias as Perennials Why We Often Call Them Annuals Understanding Your USDA Hardiness Zone The...

What Month to Plant Dahlias for the Best Blooms
What Month to Plant Dahlias for the Best Blooms

Table of Contents Introduction Understanding the Ideal Planting Window Planting Month by USDA Hardiness Zone The Importance of Soil Temperature Mon...

Will Your Dahlia Plants Come Back Every Year?
Will Your Dahlia Plants Come Back Every Year?

Table of Contents Introduction Understanding the Dahlia Growth Cycle How Climate Affects Your Dahlias Leaving Dahlias in the Ground How to Overwint...

What Month Do You Plant Dahlias? Best Timing for Blooms
What Month Do You Plant Dahlias? Best Timing for Blooms

Table of Contents Introduction The Best Month for Most American Gardens Why Timing Matters More Than Tips The Soil Temperature Rule The Importance ...

Is a Dahlia Plant a Perennial?
Is a Dahlia Plant a Perennial?

Table of Contents Introduction The Botanical Nature of Dahlias Climate and Your USDA Hardiness Zone How to Overwinter Dahlias in Cold Climates Grow...

How to Save Dahlia Plants for Next Year
How to Save Dahlia Plants for Next Year

Table of Contents Introduction Why Saving Your Dahlia Tubers Is So Rewarding When to Start the Saving Process Step 1: Preparing and Digging the Tub...

How to Maintain Dahlia Plants: A Summer Care Guide
How to Maintain Dahlia Plants: A Summer Care Guide

Table of Contents Introduction Getting Your Dahlias Off to a Strong Start How to Water Dahlias Correctly Fertilizing for Maximum Blooms The Magic o...

What Time of Year to Plant Dahlias for the Best Blooms
What Time of Year to Plant Dahlias for the Best Blooms

Table of Contents Introduction The Golden Rule: Soil Temperature Over Calendar Date Timing Your Planting by USDA Hardiness Zone The Importance of t...

How to Plant a Dahlia Flower for a Spectacular Summer
How to Plant a Dahlia Flower for a Spectacular Summer

Table of Contents Introduction Understanding the Dahlia Tuber Choosing the Best Location When to Plant Dahlias Preparing the Planting Hole The "No ...

Should I Soak Dahlias Before Planting?
Should I Soak Dahlias Before Planting?

Table of Contents Introduction Why Dahlias Don't Require Soaking Assessing the Condition of Your Tubers The Alternative: Pre-Sprouting for an Early...

What Happens If You Plant Dahlias Too Close Together
What Happens If You Plant Dahlias Too Close Together

Table of Contents Introduction The Role of Airflow and Disease Prevention Competition for Sunlight and Stem Strength The Below-Ground Battle for Nu...

How Deep to Plant Dahlia Tubers: A Simple Guide
How Deep to Plant Dahlia Tubers: A Simple Guide

Table of Contents Introduction The Magic Number: How Deep to Plant Measuring Depth Correctly Adjusting Depth for Your Soil Type Understanding Tuber...

What Can I Plant With Dahlias in Pots?
What Can I Plant With Dahlias in Pots?

Table of Contents Introduction Understanding the Needs of Container Dahlias The Best Low-Growing Fillers Trailing Plants as Spillers Using Herbs as...

How to Propagate Dahlia Plants for a More Colorful Garden
How to Propagate Dahlia Plants for a More Colorful Garden

Table of Contents Introduction Propagating Dahlias by Tuber Division Increasing Your Collection with Stem Cuttings Growing New Varieties from Dahli...