Plant dahlia tubers after soil warms to 60F and frost risk passes; dig, cure and store them cool and dry over winter so the same tubers flower for years. Pet-safe notes included.
Category: flowers
flowers
Nov 2, 2026
How to Make a Fresh Evergreen Wreath That Lasts Indoors
Build a fresh evergreen wreath that stays green for 3-5 weeks: use a wire or straw frame, long-lasting cedar/fir/boxwood, wire the bundles on, and mist daily away from heat. Pet-safe tips included.
flowers
Oct 24, 2026
Best Perennials for Beginners: 7 That Come Back Every Year
Seven low-fuss perennials — coneflower, black-eyed Susan, daylily, hosta, peony, sedum and catmint — that return yearly with almost no work. A beginner’s planting and care plan.
flowers
Oct 24, 2026
How to Grow Zinnias From Seed for a Long Cutting Season
Start zinnia seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, harden them off, then deadhead and cut all season for armloads of blooms. A beginner’s cut-flower plan that actually works.
flowers
Oct 18, 2026
Red and Green Christmas Centerpiece: 5 Easy Tips Any Beginner Can Master
Three things decide whether a red and green Christmas centerpiece looks professional: container height, a 60:40 red-to-green ratio, and daily water changes with angled stem cuts.