Supporting dahlias

Dahlias are some of the tallest flowers you can grow, so it’s crucial they have support structures in place. Learn the best options now on Gardener's Path.

Learn how to support your dahlias and keep them thriving in your garden with this comprehensive guide. Discover essential tips and techniques to ensure your dahlias grow tall and strong, including staking methods, proper spacing, and more. Create a beautiful dahlia display with the help of this ultimate guide.

With this one simple tip, learn how to pinch out dahlias and be rewarded with many colorful blooms all season long.

Be sure to follow these tips and tricks to ensure your dahlias put on their best show. Learn more about dahlia care, here.

Dahlia blooms may be as small as a quarter or as large as a dinner plate. The heavier-bearing plants need support to ensure that the blooms stay erect and out of the dirt. This article will help with supporting these plants.

Dahlias feature large flowers that make the plants very top-heavy. For this reason,...

Bear Creek Farm on Instagram: "Our approach to nurturing dahlias involves a hilling process. By raising the soil around each plant, we provide a natural anchor that ensures stability and acts as a vital support system. The added layer of soil is “mulch-like”, helping to keep the plants cool and retain moisture, and prevents water pooling. This technique also suppresses seasonal weeds until the dahlias grow enough to shade them out entirely. We do it by tractor because of the number of…

Idlewild Blooms | Emily Fontes on Instagram: "My best tips for newbies… 💗 Buy dahlia varieties that make you happy even if they aren’t popular. Some of my favorites are inexpensive. 💗 Get a variety of sizes and forms. This gives you good texture in bouquets. 💗 It’s okay to plant them close (12 inches is what I do) as long as you cut them a lot! 💗 Fertilize them regularly with nitrogen balanced fertilizer when they are young. This makes for big happy plants. You can lay off the fertilizer…