Dahlias can be a bit tricky to dig up and save over the winter. In fact, many cold-region gardeners opt to just grow dahlias as annuals, buying new plants each year. Overwintering dahlias as ...
Digging and storing dahlia tubers lets you enjoy the same beautiful blooms every year, even in cold regions. Wait for the ...
If you want to give your potted dahlias the best chance at surviving the cold this winter, follow our expert's guidance ...
Key Points Dig up dahlias about two weeks after the first frost so the tubers can form eyes for next year’s growth.Clean, divide, dry, and store tubers in moist peat moss or vermiculite in a cool, ...
If you want to enjoy your dahlias year after year, knowing how to save dahlia tubers is essential. Dahlias are tender perennials, which means they won’t survive freezing temperatures if left in the ...
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Dahlias should be dug about a week after a killing frost. The frost enables the moisture to drain from the stalk and go into the tuber. Wait a week after frost to cut off the stalk, leaving 6 inches ...
A seasoned garden writer shares which plants she overwinters indoors, or in a garage or basement—and which plants she ...
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