Dahlias are one of those flowers people become obsessed with. They’re available in nearly every color, blooms come in many shapes and sizes, and new varieties come from breeders every year. And even ...

Q: I have dahlias that I’d like to fertilize and wonder what you would suggest. A: My favorite fertilizer for dahlias is a combination of alfalfa meal and organic flower food. It’s the same recipe I ...

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 ...

Dahlias are the kings of the perennial garden when it comes producing spectacular blooms. The key to keeping your dahlia pumping out flowers is to make sure it gets plenty of sunshine, adequate ...

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 end of May is still the start of the planting season, so keep weeding, loosening the soil and adding compost before filling your landscape with more beautiful blooming plants. Perennial flowers ...

With spring barely under way, it’s hard to think about fall. And aren’t dahlias a fall thing? Not necessarily. With a bit of attention now, you may have these bright and varied blooms in late June or ...

Hosta are tough but beautiful with varieties that range from 4 feet to 4 inches. And most importantly in Western Washington, they thrive in the shade. Courtesy photo The end of May is still the start ...