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 ...

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As the majority of dahlias are perennials, they should come back next year. However, it’s important to note that they are very tender perennials - which means that they may not come back next ...

Several perennials may need pinching a few times – take out the initial bud of a dahlia and then pinch out the resulting side growth. Chopping back perennials in late-spring will make bushier ...

Warmer February days can see the early rising of spring blooms - but organisation for vegetable growing is key in this winter ...