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Dahlia Beach Blog
If you're looking for practical, easy to follow advice on how to grow a beautiful dahlia garden this year then you're in the right place. These articles have a huge wealth of information and step by step guides which I hope you'll find useful. My mission is to inspire you to grow beautiful flowers and experience the same joy as I found from them.
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Lift or leave your dahlias?
There are a couple of factors to consider when deciding whether to lift your dahlias and store them over the winter or leave them in the ground. Some of these are in your control, such as soil conditions and space and others are not, such as the weather!

Andie From Dahlia Beach
Oct 14, 20253 min read


How to Pick Dahlias
One of the reasons I became obsessed with growing dahlias was not only the huge range of varities but their ability to keep producing flowers from late summer right the way up to the first frost. Here are my top tips for picking!

Andie From Dahlia Beach
Aug 2, 20254 min read


"Potted… and Waiting: When Will My Dahlias Wake Up?"
So, you’ve got your dahlias potted up nice and early, compost on your jumper, hands full of promise — and now you’re peering at the pots...

Andie From Dahlia Beach
Apr 4, 20252 min read


How to Pot Up Your Dahlias: A Simple Guide to Get a Head Start 🌱
Spring is in the air, and if you're as dahlia-obsessed as we are, you're probably itching to get things going. One of the best ways to...

Andie From Dahlia Beach
Mar 29, 20252 min read


Unpacking Your Dahlia Tubers: What's Normal and What's Not
So, you’ve waited a long time for your dahlia tubers and they're finally here! Whether you’re a seasoned grower or giving dahlias a go...

Andie From Dahlia Beach
Mar 20, 20254 min read


Potting Up vs Direct Planting
Not sure whether to pot them up early or plant directly in the ground, here's the pros and cons for getting your dahlias started this season

Andie From Dahlia Beach
Mar 7, 20252 min read


5 tips for planning your dahlia planting
A well-planned garden is the key to growing healthy, vibrant dahlias that flower successfully throughout the season. From selecting the...

Andie From Dahlia Beach
Jan 14, 20254 min read


How to overwinter your dahlias
There are a couple of factors to consider when deciding whether to lift your dahlias and store them over the winter or leave them in the ground. Some of these are in your control, such as soil conditions and space and others are not, such as the weather! What works for you one year, might not work the following year if we have a particularly harsh winter. In this video I explain how I decide whether to lift or leave in my own garden and how I recommend you do it at home. If y

Andie From Dahlia Beach
Nov 1, 20243 min read


Mouldy dahlia tubers?
If you lifted your dahlia tubers this year, there's a high chance that they will be mouldy and here's why. The challenge that lots of...

Andie From Dahlia Beach
Feb 15, 20233 min read


Growing Dahlias In Pots
Believe it or not, all dahlias will grow in pots so long as there is good drainage and they are in full sun. The biggest challenge with...

Andie From Dahlia Beach
Apr 11, 20222 min read


How To Grow Dahlias
If you're as excited about growing dahlias as I am, then you'll want to get started as soon as possible. Dahlias however do NOT like...

Andie From Dahlia Beach
Apr 9, 20211 min read


5 Top Tips For Beginner Gardeners
Starting out in any new hobby can be pretty daunting and gardening is no exception! I remember when walking around B&Q in Wandsworth...

Andie
Jan 6, 20213 min read

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