🌼 Keep Your Dahlias Dazzling Right Through to Winter! 🌼
Garden lovers, we’ve got the top tips to keep your dahlias thriving until the first frost hits. These stunning flowers are a favourite in many gardens, and with just two simple tasks, they can keep blooming beautifully!
1️⃣ Deadheading Delight: Make sure to remove any wilting or dead flowers from your dahlia plants. This simple act encourages further blooming and keeps your plants looking neat. Snip off the spent flowers at the stem’s base to help your plant conserve energy for fresh blooms.
2️⃣ Feed for Success: While a general-purpose feed works well, a little tomato feed every couple of weeks boosts potassium levels in the soil. This nourishment can lead to bigger, healthier dahlia flowers that’ll make your garden the envy of the neighbourhood.
💦 Remember, dahlias love moisture. During hot spells, keep an eye on them and ensure they’re well-watered, especially if they’re in pots.
🚫 Keep Slugs Away: Our slimy garden nuisances can be kept at bay by sprinkling used coffee grounds around the base of your plants. This acts as a slow-release feed and a repellent that slugs dislike.
As winter looms, protect your dahlias from frost. You can pile on mulch to shield the tubers or dig them up post-flowering and store in sawdust for a fresh start next year.
Enjoy the bountiful blooms and happy gardening! 🌿💐 #GardenTips #DahliaLove #BloomingBeautiful