Dahlias are tuberous perennials, offering beautiful flowers each spring or summer. But they need to be dealt with carefully ...

Dig up dahlias about two weeks after the first frost so the tubers can form eyes for next year’s growth. Clean, divide, dry, and store tubers in moist peat moss or vermiculite in a cool, dark spot.

If you’ve ever noticed your garden looking a little tired or your favorite plants not blooming as much as they used to, dividing perennials in spring could be the answer. Giving certain plants a fresh ...

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 ...

It's Sept. 3 and I’m at my desk writing because it’s too hot to work outside. By the end of the day, Yakima was one degree shy of the all-time high temperature record of 100 degrees. I’m trying to ...