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Dahlias, begonias and lilies make wonderful additions to the summer garden, and with a little ... these corms and tubers work well in large containers. I find that growing them in pots allows ...

Any tubers that are left in the ground ... It's good news for container gardenen ideas, as dahlias grow surprisingly well in pots. However, you need to be very careful to fertilise them well ...

Dahlias thrive in a sunny spot in fertile, well-drained soil. They're tender plants so can't be planted out until the danger of frost has passed in late spring, but on light soil ...

Dahlias come in various colors, shapes and sizes making them easy to include in any garden, container, and bouquet. Grow them ...