Choosing Some Dahlia Flowers For Sale

By Harold Collins


Planting a beautiful flower garden in your front yard is one of the best ways to increase the curb appeal of your house. If you are lucky enough to find some nice dahlia flowers for sale, you'll be able to turn your property into a wonderland. Always look for a good seller so that you can make sure your flowers were treated properly when they were young.

If you're new to gardening and wish to make something grand, you should sketch out your plans on a piece of poster board to remind you of the plot dimensions. Keeping this sketch nearby can be a handy way to approach the process. You should have a square footage estimate so you can approach the project with some idea of how much many plants you can put in certain sections.

Always buy your tender young flower seedlings from a reputable dealer. Dealers who have been in the business for several years will be able to manage their stock so that customers are getting vigorous plants that will burst into bloom time and time again. Vendors can also provide tips for taking care of your plants so that they continue to produce blossoms for several months.

It's important to get the plants off to a good start by giving them plenty of water at first. This is particularly important after the plants have been put in the ground. The root system may be a little stressed on the day of transplanting, and a thorough watering can give them the nutrients they need to survive and thrive on their first night in the ground.

If you're worried about the squirrels and rabbits feeding on your prized plants, you can always put a little fence around the border of the garden. Fences are not all that hard to install and can go up in a matter of minutes. A little chicken wire will prevent young plants from being eaten and will give them a chance to reach maturity.

You might choose to add some fertilizer to the soil during the mid-summer to promote another growth spurt. All soil eventually runs out of nutrients, and you'll want to make sure your dirt is enriched for the whole summer. Look for fertilizers that are specifically designed for dahlias and other closely related species. A bit of research should help you find a good brand that you can rely on each year.

Decide which other flowers you might wish to plant alongside your beautiful dahlias. Morning glories and moon flowers, for example, are vine-bearing plants that can grow several feet long. These plants will need trellises or some other support structure to help them reach the heights they desire. Make sure you choose a sturdy trellis that can be pressed a few feet into the ground for added support during heavy rain events.

You'll ultimately wish to find a seller who has taken good care of the seedlings. Once the flowers are transplanted into the garden, you'll love the color. You can show off the garden to your friends who are interested in botany and all it has to offer.




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