We Dig Dahlias: Employee Success Story
by Amanda
Erin, one of our master gardeners and product managers, bought a house two years ago that had no existing landscaping. She and her husband have been slowly beautifying their landscape by planting perennials, shrubs and bulbs.
The first year, they planted all around the foundation. This year, they decided to hide the ugly septic system by planting a variety of Dahlia Bulbs.
In the late spring, they dug up all of the existing grass and added compost to the soil for extra nutrients. They planted 50 Dahlias, including Snow Country, Kelvin Floodlight, Babylon Red, Prince of Orange, Otto’s Thrill and Babylon Purple.
All of the Dahlias came up and they were absolutely stunning (as you can see by the photos below).
Their daughter loved heading out to the Dahlia patch every day to see the new blooms. They were so happy with the results that they dug up all of the tubers this fall to re-plant for next season. They hope to have the same gorgeous display next year.
We hope you enjoy the amazing transformation and photos of her garden as much as we do. Happy Gardening!
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'Cafe Au Lait' Dinner Plate Dahlia produces large, buttermilk-colored blooms up to 10 across that blush with pink and hints of barely-there latte brown. As the season progresses and ...
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Bishop of Llandaff Peony Flowering Dahlia is a striking variety used in gardens all over the world. This dahlia is the winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for its excellent habit,...
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The Brilliant Burst Dahlia Collection brings cheerful shades of summery pinks and sunny yellows to the garden. Enormous, dinner plate-sized blooms are petal packed from mid summer un...
Learn MoreBrilliant Burst Dinner Plate Dahlia Collection Brilliant Burst Dinner Plate Dahlia Collection Dinner Plate Dahlia Brillaint Burst Collection$51.98 Sale $38.98Per Collection of 9The Brilliant Burst Dahlia Collection brings cheerful shades of summery pinks and sunny yellows to the garden. Enormous, dinner plate-sized blooms are petal packed from mid summer until frosts arrive. Fast-growing and deer-resistant, dahlias are an easy way to fill garden beds and table vases all summer long.![Pink Jowey Frambo Ball Dahlia, Ball Dahlia Jowey Frambo]()
Jowey Frambo Ball Dahlia brings showers of hot pink flowers to the midsummer garden. Cheerful and packed with personality, these bright spherical blooms will keep your gardens summer...
Learn MoreJowey Frambo Ball Dahlia Jowey Frambo Ball Dahlia Ball Dahlia Jowey FramboAs low as $21.32 Sale $15.99Per Bag of 3Jowey Frambo Ball Dahlia brings showers of hot pink flowers to the midsummer garden. Cheerful and packed with personality, these bright spherical blooms will keep your gardens summers colors fresh and fun. Like all Ball Dahlias, these are great cut flowers that bloom until the first frost. For a flower that always makes you smile, there is nothing better than Jowey Frambo Ball Dahlia.
