This column contains a string of motives. First, it’s about a very popular group of garden plants: Dahlias. Many gardeners find dahlias very appealing, along with roses, irises, succulents and ...

Growing different types of plants alongside dahlias can create a full and painterly display, enhancing the beauty of backyard borders and pots. However, some types of plants make better companions ...

With their dazzling show that lasts well into the fall, dahlias are some of the best summer flowers for filling out borders. Growing them alongside all your other seasonal favorites, or even next to ...

The last week of June is the time to set your flowers up for continued color by fertilizing and remembering to dead head and pinch back annuals such as petunias, geraniums and marigolds. A good rule ...