Q: I have dahlias that I’d like to fertilize and wonder what you would suggest. A: My favorite fertilizer for dahlias is a combination of alfalfa meal and organic flower food. It’s the same ...

The best dahlia fertilizer has an NPK ratio of 5:10:10 or 4:8:8. Any fertilizer with half as much nitrogen as phosphorus and potassium is ideal for dahlias.

Dahlias are heavy feeders, but once buds are formed they need a fertilizer with a lower first number (5-10-10 or 10-20-20) applied at the rate and frequency recommended on the package label.

To keep fruit trees healthy and ensure they bear plenty of fruit, they need sufficient nutrients. Learn when fertilization is beneficial, which products are suitable, and how to apply them correctly.

Q: My neighbor grows huge dahlias and has shared some of his tubers with me. I have lots of flowers but none as large as his. I give my dahlias full sun and fertilize with Miracle-Gro.

What to do this week: It’s time to put your garden beds to bed. Finish planting hardy bulbs like tulips with a shovel and lifting out tender bulbs like dahlias with a garden fork. There’s no ...

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

Question: I bought several dahlias, but I know nothing about the care. When should I remove the blooms and feed the plants? Answer: Dahlias are treated as annual flowers throughout most of Florida.… ...