How to Plant Dahlias

How to plant dahlias is not a difficult question to answer. You should consider the type of soil that you are growing them in, and choose the right flowers and color for your garden. You will also want to consider the climate where you live, and how much sunlight they need. Dahlias have a long life span (many years) so they are well worth the time and effort to purchase and grow them. Just follow these simple instructions, and your dandelions will reward you with beauty and fragrance for years to come.

Planting Tips For Beginners: This method works great for new gardeners because it enables them to use what they already have on hand, or at the least, what they know they can easily grow. Planting dahlias is easy once you learn the basics of planting. You will need to prepare the soil by removing any weeds and providing good drainage with a spray bottle. Next, you will want to prepare the desired number of tubers. Finally, you will want to place the staked bulbs close together to ensure good spacing between them.

How to Plant Deep Soil: For best results, it is best to plant your bulbs in small containers. If they are grown in pots, the soil should be moistened with a spray watering hose before planting. Once the soil is prepared, you can now dig holes that are one to two inches deeper than the roots of the plant and place the pots in them. Cover the pots with a plastic lid, keeping in moisture, but making sure the soil is dry before placing the last of the stems in.

Fertilizing: The proper time to fertilize your dahlias is just before seeding or when the flowers begin to bloom. Do not wait to fertilize until the last week of the flowering season. Instead, plant them the morning of seeding. After the flowers start to bloom, you can start applying a fertilizer every two weeks. If you plan to fill the pots with a mix of root cuttings from other plants, you can do so several weeks prior to seeding. Just check with The Dahlia Expert to see when to apply fertilizer.

Border Dahlias: These types of dahlias can be planted almost anywhere. They work well along the borders of fence posts, as well as along a walkway or patio edge. Bushy plants grow best along the edges of the walkway, but any spot within four to six feet of the main growth will do well. This is because these bushy plants grow quickly and can become root-bound if they are planted too far apart. Planting them too closely will result in the roots becoming very thick and can cause the plant to die.

Planting Tips: These types of bulbs are hardy and should do well in most kinds of environment. However, they do better in full sunlight and do better if you protect them from harsh weather conditions. These plants are very susceptible to frost, so protect them from the cold weather by covering them with a blanket during the winter.

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