Dahlias are native to the mountains of northern Mexico. They are hardy, or perennial, in tropical and warm climates, springing up from the ground each spring. Generally, dahlias are perennial in Zones ...

Dahlia blooms keep color in the garden all summer and up until the first frost, even when other plants are fading fast. Plant a cutting garden with a variety of colors and sizes—ranging from pompons ...

The next tough question is finding a cool, dark storage place that does not get too cold. Druckenbrod has found that her insulated garage stays at the recommended forty to fifty degrees through the ...

Digging up and overwintering your dahlias is an excellent, forward-thinking fall task. These beautiful flowers are only winter hardy in zones 7 to 10, but that doesn't mean you need to let them die ...

After a summer spent enjoying the blooms in our gardens, it's time now to plan for the colder months and give perennials the best fighting chance of making a comeback next year. Growing dahlias comes ...