Managing Dahlias for Maximum Blooms
Dahlias are workhorse plants that pump out tons of blooms from midsummer until frost. Though they naturally put on a fabulous floral show with little human intervention, with a few additional steps, youRead More
7 Tips for Growing and Using Gladiolus
Of all the flowers you can grow in your garden, glads are surely among the easiest. Simply tuck the corms into the ground in spring and come back 90 daysRead More
The Best Options for Staking Dahlias
Not all dahlias need support. But staking is a must for varieties that grow more than 3 feet tall. Though dahlias can develop stalks as thick as broom handles, they have a significant design flaw. TheirRead More
Why is Stargazer the World’s Most Popular Lily?
Many types of flowers fill my gardens, but none can compete with the extravagant, intensely fragrant blossoms of lilies. That month in late summer when the lilies are in bloom is my favorite time ofRead More
Growing Lilies in Nursery Pots for Late Season Color
I love lilies and have planted dozens of them in my flower gardens, including Asiatics, Orientals, trumpets, OT lilies and species lilies. Though I usually manage to add a few new ones each year, the bedsRead More
How to Grow Ranunculus in Zones 4-6
Ranunculus are elegant spring flowers with rose-like blossoms that are packed with paper-thin petals. They are popular — and pricy — cut flowers with a very long vase life. Growing ranunculus at home isn’t difficult,Read More
Don’t Miss These New Dahlias for 2022
As the demand for dahlias continues to grow, orders are coming in earlier and earlier every year. This means by the time we highlight the season’s new varieties, many have already sold out.Read More
New Flirty Fleurs Dahlia Collections for 2022
Last summer’s hot, dry weather created no end of challenges for gardeners across the US. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), temperatures during June, July and August 2001Read More
Expert Tips for Cutting, Conditioning and Arranging Dahlias
It’s high summer and the dahlias are coming on strong. The plants in my garden started pushing out blossoms a couple of weeks ago and will continue blooming right through early October. This yearRead More
How to Keep Container Plants Looking Their Best
It’s the merry month of May and at this time of year, gardeners everywhere are busy buying plants and stuffing them into pots of all shapes and sizes. Shopping for container plants isRead More