“Popular summer flowering bulbs include dahlia, gladioli, begonia and lilies but there are also some lesser-known gems such as liatris, nerines and eucomis which are worth considering,” says ...

For instance, dahlias and sunflowers are not a good match in the garden and nearby trees may provide too much shade for them. Choosing plants that have similar growing requirements is a good idea ...

The dahlia is a magnificent flowering plant to have in the garden, giving us endless flowers from later summer to the first frosts of autumn. I enjoy growing them and tending to them throughout ...