Dahlia Care and Maintenance Gardening Tips

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Do you love how dahlia flowers look but aren’t quite sure what it takes to grow these beautiful blooms in your garden?  

Follow along as I share my care and maintenance tips for the dahlia garden.

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WATERING YOUR DAHLIAS

After your dahlias are established, you should water your plants deeply 2-3 times a week for at least 30 minutes.

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PINCHING DAHLIAS

After dahlia plants reach about 12” tall, pinch them by snipping out 3-4 inches of the growing center branch to redirect its energy into producing more side shoots. .

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Slugs and snails love eating young dahlia plants.  Be sure to put down slug bait, not only after planting the tubers but throughout the season.

PEST & DISEASE CONTROL

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STAKING DAHLIA PLANTS

 Stake your dahlia plants when they're a couple of feet tall to keep them from falling over and snapping the stems.

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DEADHEADING FLOWERS

Deadheading is the process of removing  spent flower heads. To get continual flowering throughout the season, deadheading should be done consistently to produce more flowers.

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To learn more about dahlias, visit the blog where I'll explain everything you need to know.

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