Dahlias come in a wide assortment of sizes, shapes and colors. When provided with good growing conditions they will bloom ...
Overwintering is a great way of protecting your plants from frost and wet weather, and it's especially crucial for more ...
Many people gravitate toward the round, globe-shaped radishes, and their small size makes them easy to grow in containers.
The common wisdom is to cut back dahlias in fall after the first hard frost, but can you cut them before the frost? Here's ...
Strawberries are a perfect plant for containers, especially hanging containers. They look gorgeous with the fruit drooping ...
Cold can kill dahlias left in the ground, so digging up the tubers and storing them for winter can ensure you'll have a ...
Don’t expect a true or vivid pink in pink daffodils — they have a cup that is more apricot -- but they are an alternative for ...
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For an early spring indoor surprise, consider planting some bulbs in a few pots. Sink the pots in the garden for 10-15 weeks, ...
Orange trees grow well in containers. If you live in a cold climate, bring them indoors for winter or enjoy their beauty—and ...
Dahlias are not winter-hardy in our climate so they must be lifted for repeated use. The success of this process involves careful digging, curing, and storage to prevent the fleshy tubers from ...
The big question is when to dig your dahlia tubers. The answer is after a good frost. The plants should be left in the ground ...
If you grow dahlias or canna lilies, garden chores in the fall include taking steps to ensure tender bulbs and rhizomes can ...