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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.
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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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. .
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.
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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 is the process of removing spent flower heads. To get continual flowering throughout the season, deadheading should be done consistently to produce more flowers.
To learn more about dahlias, visit the blog where I'll explain everything you need to know.
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