Dahlias need rich soil in a sunny spot, so dig in soil improver before planting. Plant the tubers out when all risk of frost has passed and set up supports as early as possible, tying in shoots as ...

Dahlias come in various colors, shapes and sizes, making them easy to include in any garden, container and bouquet.

Like most gardeners, I have favorite plants I’ve been growing for years and will continue to grow, like fragrant and tasty ...

At the National Trust’s Downhill Demesne, students from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are learning the art of making a dry stone wall from expert Paddy McKeegan. Head ...

New plants can be expensive and it's easy to grow your own from cuttings. All you need to do is trick the dahlia tuber into making new shoots in late winter. These can be snipped off and are so ...

The dahlia is a magnificent flowering plant to have in the garden, giving us endless flowers from later summer to the first frosts of autumn. I enjoy growing them and tending to them throughout ...

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