Dahlias Step by Step: The Complete Guide to Growing Dahlias in your Garden

Grow beautiful healthy dahlias for a fantastic display in your garden all summer

There is no doubt dahlias are stunning plants but they can be tricky to grow. Here are just a few of things you need to know when growing dahlias.

What dahlia growers need to know

• You need to know where to plant dahlias, when to plant them, how to plant them, and what kind of soil they need.
• You need to know about feeding them, watering them, staking them, pruning or deadheading them, and you need to know what to do with them over winter.
• And if you want more dahlia plants for free, you need to know how to go about propagating your dahlias too.

So, there is a lot know and a fair bit to be confused about if want to grow beautiful dahlias for your garden.

And that ls where Dahlias Step by Step comes in.

How Dahlias Step by Step will help you grow fantastic dahlias

This complete guide to growing dahlias covers all stages of dahlia care including propagation, planting, cultivation, overwintering and pests and diseases and much more.

This is the ebook for you if you love dahlias and want to learn how to get the best out of the dahlias you grow.

It is a comprehensive step by step guide, suitable for beginners and those with some gardening experience, with plain language explanations and useful images and illustrations.

What you will learn

You will learn all about:

• The origins of the modern dahlia and how knowing the history helps you grow great dahlias today.
• The ideal growing conditions for dahlias , including soil, aspect and positioning.
• How to plant dahlias, when to plant dahlias and how to space them for optimal growth.
• How to take care of your dahlias as they grow, including staking, watering and feeding.
• The three critical techniques you need to master in order to maximise flowering, including how to deadhead your dahlias so they flower until winter.
• The main pests and diseases that might attack your dahlias and how you can deal with them.
• How to grow dahlias in pots and how to make sure dahlias you grow for the vase last as long as possible.
• How to take care of dahlias over winter.
• The three main ways to propagate dahlias, allowing you to create new dahlia plants for free.
• How to tell the different types of dahlias apart and how they are officially classified into groups.
• The recommended varieties, identified by key colour characteristics for each different type of dahlia.

Dahlias Step by Step comes as a fullcolour E-book for you to download in pdf and e-pub formats with over 60 images and illustrations.

What do I know?

I'm Martin Cole, the author of Dahlias Step by Step and I've been growing dahlias for over twenty years. I'm a former BBC Gardener of the Year finalist and I run the popular gardening blog Gardening Step by Step. What is more, recently, Thompson and Morgan, the UK's largest Mail Order Seed and Plant company, featured me in their Dahlia Masterclass coverage on their blog.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this guide suitable for complete beginners?

Absolutely. "Dahlias Step by Step" was designed with beginners in mind, using plain language explanations and helpful visuals. Each technique is broken down into simple steps that anyone can follow, regardless of gardening experience. Even if you've never grown a dahlia before, you'll find everything you need to get started successfully.

Will this work in my climate zone?

Yes. The guide includes specific adaptations for different climate zones. Dahlias can be grown successfully in most regions with the right techniques, and I provide clear instructions for modifying care based on your local conditions. I specifically cover how to adjust watering, planting times, and winter care depending on your climate.

How is this different from free information online?

While there's certainly free information available online, it's often fragmented, contradictory, or missing crucial details. This guide brings together 20+ years of tested experience into one comprehensive, organised system. You'll get the complete picture rather than piecing together advice from multiple sources. Plus, the guide includes my recommended varieties by colour and type, saving you from costly mistakes.

How long will it take me to see results?

Most readers report seeing significant improvements in their first growing season. By following the three critical flowering techniques detailed in Chapter 5, you'll typically see bigger or more abundant blooms within 2-3 weeks of implementation. For those starting from tubers, you'll have a complete roadmap from planting to spectacular blooms. But, as with all things in the garden, there are lots of variables, so nothing can be absolutely guaranteed.

Do I need special equipment or expensive supplies?

Not at all. The methods I teach use simple, readily available gardening supplies. Where specialised equipment might help, I try to suggest practical alternatives that work just as well. This guide is about proven techniques, not expensive gadgets or specialty products.

Can I read this on any device?

Yes. Your purchase includes both PDF and ePub formats, making it compatible with virtually any device including smartphones, tablets, e-readers, and computers. Read it anywhere, anytime, and refer back to specific sections when you need them.

14-Day No-Questions-Asked Money-Back Guarantee

I'm so confident that "Dahlias Step by Step" will help transform your dahlia growing success that I offer a complete 14-day money-back guarantee.

If you're not completely satisfied with the guide for any reason, simply email me within 14 days of purchase, and I'll refund your money in full. No questions asked, no hoops to jump through.

I've put 20+ years of dahlia growing experience into this guide. But if it doesn't meet your expectations, you won't risk a penny.

That's my personal promise to you.

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