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Rachel Bull

How to fertilize dahlias to get more flowers than ever before this summer – plus the only types to use

Pink dahlias.

Dahlias are hungry plants. These much-adored summer stalwarts are the primary givers in my yard come July and August, but in addition to water and soil they need one essential thing in order to reach their full flowering potential: food.

If you are growing dahlias, fertilizing should become a regular part of your gardening routine, and thankfully it really is so simple when you know exactly when to feed and the best kinds of fertilizers to use.

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