November is the start of winter for your plants, so now is the time to protect tender bulbs such as dahlias, gladiolas and canna and to turn outdoor coleus plants into indoor plants for the winter.

Let’s face it: dahlia tubers or plants aren’t exactly cheap to buy, especially when purchasing in bulk. This growing season, for instance, I spent close to $120 for eight new dahlia plants. While ...

Q: I want to keep my potted dahlias for next year. Do I have to uproot them by frost, or can I just bring the pot inside instead? A: I would uproot them. I would not recommend bringing them inside ...

Temperatures are beginning to plummet across certain parts of the country, and very soon it will be time to lift and store your dahlia tubers. Overwintering dahlias isn’t a one size fits all approach.

Frost is one way nature brings the gardening season to an end. Honestly, there have been years when I prayed that Jack would arrive by mid-August, bringing early dormancy to the garden and a tired ...

In the Western Washington climate, you can gamble with dahlias and leave them in the ground over the winter. Cut the stems off at ground level then cover the soil (with the tubers still buried ...