Dahlias have showy petal-packed blooms in myriad shapes, sizes, and colors. Originally native to Central and South America, today's garden hybrids are tender perennials that grow from tuberous roots.

If the idea of "love at first sight" was ever proven true, it would surely be at the moment one first looks at a dahlia. These vibrant blooms, which are native to Mexico, command attention in any ...

It's easy to fall in love with dahlias. Their showy flower heads fill gardens with beauty from mid-summer through fall, and they look just as beautiful in a vase after you cut and arrange them.

Q: I love dahlias for their vibrant colors and intricate forms. This year, I would like to plant them in pots to brighten up my outdoor seating space. Are there any container-growing tips I need to ...

July dahlia care is easy but the right watering, feeding, pruning and pest control is key to an abundant, long-lasting ...

Frances Palmer has been making ceramics and growing dahlias in her Connecticut garden for three decades: “They’re just so joyous.” 17 Photos View Slide Show › By Margaret Roach It’s time to unpack the ...

I bought some dahlias in bags at our local garden store and would like some guidance on how best to plant and take care of ...

I appreciate Martha Stewart. Who else can help us with everything from gardening to gourmet goulash? Recently she advised embellishing drab and ordinary clay pots by painting stripes around the pot's ...

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho gardeners grow many things, from fruits and vegetables to beautiful flowers. But one flower is at the top of the list for beauty and diversity – and that's dahlias. This week on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This sentiment is shared by Deborah Stone, the founder of the Alabama-based Stone Hollow Farmstead. She explains how she fell ...