Staking 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.

After your dahlias grow to around 12 inches tall, it’s time to start offering them some support. There are many different ways to do this, but the most common methods are staking and corralling. What is the difference and how do I decide which method to use? Staking Staking involves using a stake for every […]

We plant dahlias in a double row, 12” apart in both directions. We used to use four t-posts and baling twine to make a box around our dahlias. We’d put two t-posts every 20 or 25 feet down our 200 foot rows and then we’d use baling twine starting at 12 inches off the ground […]

Deborah Stone of Stone Hollow Farmstead reveals her secrets to growing dahlias—plus, the one mistake beginners always make.

Beautiful, colorful dahlias continue to bloom at my Bedford, New York farm. Dahlias begin to bloom with great profusion just as many summer plants pass their prime, and they last right up until the first frost. My all-dahlia garden was planted in a large bed behind my vegetable greenhouse and we saw our first dahlias

How to Pinch and Stake Dahlias. Dahlias don't need special care to put on a great show. With a little attention at the start of the season you'll get even better results.

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.

Big blooms can be achieved with some varieties of dahlia, Amateur Gardening’s Emilie Griffin explains how. STAKING AND TYING Dahlia shoots can be very brittle at their base, meaning whole stems are easily broken out in windy conditions. Ideally, plants should have been staked at the time of planting in late spring. If you haven’t […]

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

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Dahlias are garden border all-stars, and make gorgeous cut flowers too! Learn how to grow the best dahlias.

Craving vibrant dahlias blooming early? Learn how to start dahlias indoors for a head start on the season! This step-by-step guide ensures strong, thriving plants and earlier blooms for a more rewarding summer.

How do you keep your dahlia plants from looking like this??? This was what not staking properly did to my Vassio Meggos several seasons back. Felt pretty stupid, as I just didn't get around to it.

By creating a cut flower garden at home you can have the luxury of creating bouquets to take inside … and to enjoy them even when you’re not strolling through the garden.

chicksandveg on Instagram: 🪜Making my Dahlia supports🪜 . Theres no dilly-dallying for me with my Dahlia supports this year! 😆 I've already spotted dahlia shoots…

Dahlia supports

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.

I have about a dozen plants that are currently 2' or so tall. Every year they flop over as the season progresses. Is there an easy & attractive (& inexpensive) way to support these without having to stake each individual stalk? Thanks!

Growing dahlias is easy and rewarding. Pinching young plants and providing good support will help your plants produce the biggest, most impressive blooms,