Planting at the wrong time can cause the tubers to rot. Jacky Parker Photography / Getty Dahlias are true showstoppers in the garden, and it's easy to see why. Their unique petal arrangements come in ...

Dahlias thrive in a sunny spot in fertile, well-drained soil. They're tender plants so can't be planted out until the danger of frost has passed in late spring, but on light soil their tubers can be ...

Avoid plan sting dahlias until after the frosty mornings have passed Wait until the end of May, or the start of June if you're planting in Scotland Plant your dahlias on free-draining light soils, ...

When it comes to summer bulbs there are many to choose from for your garden. Whereas spring bulbs, such as crocus, narcissus, muscari and tulip, are planted in the autumn and flower in the spring, ...

Dahlias are true showstoppers in the garden, and it's easy to see why. Their unique petal arrangements come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, providing a spectacular display from summer until the ...

Dahlias are one of the few perennials that flower for such a long period and this is why Joyce Read grows so many. She lives on a quarter-acre paradise in Ashburton crammed with dahlias as well as ...