WEYMOUTH − Gardeners, take your mark! The challenge and rewards of annual spring plant sales held by South Shore garden clubs are growing each year. "So many people have good gardens now that you each ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you have been anticipating spring in your garden, you might have been thinking about adding new blooming plants for summer and fall color splashes. The dahlia is an excellent bloomer to add to your ...

Dahlias are a beautiful addition to summer gardens. Grown from tuberous roots planted in the spring, dahlia blooms come in a near endless array of colors and forms. From spiky-petaled cactus-types 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 ...

The intricate forms, long-lasting blooms, and rainbow hues of dahlias make the flower a beloved addition to many gardens. But planting dahlias alongside the wrong companions can prevent the flowers ...

A new study suggests that it is surprisingly easy to get your hands on an endangered plant. That's letting some activists engage in their own efforts to help save rare species from extinction. But ...