After preparing the soil properly, it's a good idea to set up stakes, especially since tall dahlia varieties can become top-heavy and some even have vine-like qualities.

After preparing the soil properly, it's a good idea to set up stakes, especially since tall dahlia varieties can become top-heavy and some even have vine-like qualities.

“Assuming that we are talking about tall cutting garden dahlia varietals, you should pinch the plant back when it gets to about 12 inches tall (2-4 weeks after planting),” Nicole Dillon ...

For larger dahlia varieties, opt for the heaviest-duty cages available. They'll last longer and be more up to the task of supporting a 5-foot-tall dahlia. You'll need one tomato cage per plant.

WHEN I FIRST started gardening, I thought dahlia growers were a bit odd. At first blush, dahlia growing seems full of unintelligible rituals. I could not quite understand how it worked or how it ...

For larger dahlia varieties, opt for the heaviest-duty cages available. They'll last longer and be more up to the task of supporting a 5-foot-tall dahlia. You'll need one tomato cage per plant.