Dahlias will suffer in consistently wet earth, so make sure you set them up in ideal conditions, and not alongside these ...

With their dazzling show that lasts well into the fall, dahlias are some of the best summer flowers for filling out borders. Growing them alongside all your other seasonal favorites, or even next to ...

Perennial flowers are those that you plant once, they flower then survive the winter and return to bloom again the following year. Examples of perennial plants that do best in Western Washington ...

When to Plant Dahlias by Seed. If you’d like to give your Dahlia seeds a head start to the growing season, sow them indoors before spring. “Dahlias can be started indoors from seed six to 10 ...

The Virtuoso dahlias are making their debut this year with five colors: Pinkerific, Classy Carmine, Vibrant Violet, Dayglo ...

Q. Please recommend perennials for the north side of my house. The bed is only about 3 feet deep and shaded all day. I want plants that bloom but that also return each year without replanting.

Q. Please recommend perennials for the north side of my house. The bed is only about 3 feet deep and shaded all day. I want plants that bloom but that also return each year without replanting.

With their intricate shapes and kaleidoscopic colours, dahlias are some of the summer's finest flowers. We've asked designers and florists to recommend their favourite types of dahlias so you can get ...

Most gladioli are reasonably tall, flowering at around 100cm, making them perfect for further back in the border and great for cut flowers. “However, there are several short-stemmed varieties ...