There’s no denying it; soon cold winds will be blowing and dormancy creeping into perennial and woody plants. Roses often defy the season, with September’s flush of buds and flowers still hanging on. Should I leave blossoms and buds on the plants, so that a frost will tell these plants to shut down, or should I take the opportunity to cut what’s left for a vase? Usually I do a … [Read more...] about How to move roses
Fall
When and how to store dahlias and cannas
We should be thinking of getting tuberous dahlias and cannas out of the ground and stored away for winter. It’s certainly up to you, whether or not to save these plants. You could buy new dahlias and cannas in spring, but if you’re in a saving mood, here’s how. Dahlias need to experience a hard, killing frost before being dug. Taking them out of the ground too early, while … [Read more...] about When and how to store dahlias and cannas