Q: I love dahlias for their vibrant colors and intricate forms. This year, I would like to plant them in pots to brighten up my outdoor seating space. Are there any container-growing tips I need to ...

Dahlias are one of those flowers people become obsessed with. They’re available in nearly every color, blooms come in many shapes and sizes, and new varieties come from breeders every year. And even ...

Much frustration surrounds growing plants in containers outdoors, probably due to exaggerated expectations. If you want safety where container planting is concerned, confine your choices to cacti and ...

Dahlias, the national flower of Mexico, are easy to grow and yield bountiful beautiful blooms from mid-summer through first frost. Their many shapes, sizes and riotous colors will brighten up any ...

Native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America, dahlias are known as one of gardening’s most rewarding flowers, and rightfully so—they produce an incredible rage of colors, sizes, and forms.

Dahlias are the darling of the vase and garden this time of year, and with so many new varieties, there are now dahlias for even the smallest balcony or patio. Dahlias crave the sunshine and deserve a ...

Dahlias are generally thought of as fall flowering plants in our area. When planted directly into the ground, they generally don’t hit their blooming stride until late summer. Dalia gardeners who want ...

Full florets, vibrant hues, sturdy stems, dahlias are multifaceted in the visual appeal they bring to a home garden. Plus the fact that you can plant them in raised beds, chic containers, or even ...

Last February I did a talk at the Napa County Library on dahlias and planting them in containers. I like growing in containers as the shady areas in my backyard shift over the course of the year.