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 ...

I’ve become a huge fan of dahlias this past summer. My husband’s aunt and uncle are expert dahlia growers and they introduced us to these delightful flowers. They gave us five tubers to try our hands ...

Dahlias thrive in a sunny spot in fertile, well-drained soil. They're tender plants so can't be planted out until the danger of frost has passed in late spring, but on light soil their tubers can be ...

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 ...

Frances Palmer has been making ceramics and growing dahlias in her Connecticut garden for three decades: “They’re just so joyous.” 17 Photos View Slide Show › By Margaret Roach It’s time to unpack the ...