Dahlia Flower Plant | Garden Grace

You’ve been cutting your dahlias wrong! If you’re only snipping the flowers, you’re missing out. To get those beautiful, long stems perfect for arrangements, you need to cut much deeper into the plant. Don’t be afraid to take a nice, long stem—you’ll want to cut just above a set of leaves. This not only gives you a great-looking stem but also encourages the plant to produce new blooms. Here are a few more tips to keep your dahlias thriving and blooming all season long: 🌸When your dahlia is abou

I can’t imagine my cut flower garden without the following blooms (and here’s why!) 🌸Zinnias: These bright blooms are super easy to grow and cut-and-come-again, meaning more blooms every time I snip a stem. They thrive in the summer heat and add vibrant colors to my bouquets. 🌸Dahlias: From delicate pompons to dramatic dinner-plates, dahlias bring lots of elegance and variety. They need a bit more care but nothing unmanageable. Their stunning blooms are totally worth it. 🌸Snapdragons: With th

Ever wonder where to make your cuts or how long to leave your dahlias in the ground before digging them up? Here’s how we do it at Moore Blooms Dahlias — our real, hands-on process! We usually start once the plants are starting to fade — when the leaves yellow or wilt, that’s your sign they’ve sent all their energy down into the tubers and are ready. Some growers wait until after the first frost, but with how many we have, we start a bit early. Between the two of us, we dig up 500–700 plants a d