Dahlia Flowers
Dahlia flowers are popular plants grown in the garden. They come in many forms and colors but nearly all grow from tubers that require proper care in order to return each year. Learn how to grow dahlia plants in the articles that follow. Here you will find information on caring for dahlias as well as any issues that might occur - like dahlia pests, diseases and more.
Dahlia Flowers
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Yellow Dahlia Foliage: What Causes Dahlia Leaves To Turn Yellow
Yellowing dahlia plants are common and may be caused by disease, insect infestation, improper or poor soil, or general site conditions. Find out what causes dahlia leaves to turn yellow here and save your plant from foliar distress.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Stop Dahlia Nematodes – Treating Dahlia Root Knot Nematodes
Nematodes are microscopic worms living in soil. Most are beneficial but others can be destructive. One of these is the dahlia nematode. Click here to learn about identifying the signs of root knot nematode damage, treatment, and control for your dahlia plants.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Dahlia Verticillium Control: How To Treat Wilting Dahlia Plants
Dahlias are prized for their array of colors, flower size and long-lasting blooms. So naturally when gardeners discover wilting dahlia plants in their gardens, concern is warranted. If verticillium wilt is the causative agent, your plant may not be saved. Learn more here.
By Laura Miller
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Best Fertilizer For Dahlia: Tips On How To Fertilize Dahlias
Fertilizing dahlias is key to encouraging flower laden stems and big leafy plants. Learn more about when and how to fertilize dahlia plants in this article. Click here for additional information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Bugs On Dahlia Plants: How To Get Rid Of Insects That Like Dahlias
Dahlias are stunningly beautiful, relatively easy, but discovering dahlia insect pests on your prized plants is a frustrating, disheartening experience. Click here to learn about insects that like dahlias, and about treating pests that affect dahlias.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Dahlia Pests And Diseases – Common Problems With Dahlia Plants
There are a few problems with dahlia that may limit their production and even their health. Dahlia pests and diseases are usually confined to sucking insects and fungal problems but a few diseases can actually kill the tubers. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Dahlia Care: How To Grow A Dahlia Plant
Dahlias are relatively sturdy plants if grown in the right conditions. Care of dahlia flowers may vary dependent upon your zone, but here are a few dahlia growing tips to help you get maximum blooms and healthy, bushy plants.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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No Flowers On Dahlia Plants: Why Won’t My Dahlias Bloom
Why won?t my dahlias bloom? It?s not uncommon, and there are a few things that might cause it. To learn what causes no flowers on dahlia plants, and how to go about getting dahlias to bloom, click the article that follows.
By Liz Baessler
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Dinnerplate Dahlia Flowers: Growing Dinnerplate Dahlia Plants In The Garden
How big are dinnerplate dahlias? The name says it all; these are dahlias that produce huge blooms of up to 12 inches (30 cm.) across. Like other dahlias, these flowers bloom consistently for weeks and add beautiful color to beds. Learn how to grow them in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis