Digging up and overwintering your dahlias is an excellent, forward-thinking fall task. These beautiful flowers are only winter hardy in zones 7 to 10, but that doesn't mean you need to let them die ...

Make sure your tubers are good to grow with a quick and simple test, so you don't waste time and garden space.

Choosing the right tubers: Not all dahlia tubers will produce blooms—only those with a crown, neck, and tuber body are viable. Feeder tubers store energy but won’t grow new plants. Planting for ...