It has been a bit of a difficult year for dahlias. The lack of rain has stressed the plants, yet the daily wet on the leaves from the irrigation system has caused the leaves to mildew. Deep soaking rains are ideal, at least an inch per week, rather than the daily 20-40 minute rinse they have been getting from the sprinklers. Despite, the unfavorable conditions, the dahlias are still putting up some pretty spectacular blooms. The best news is that they only get better from now to the end of the season. As the temperatures drop, the flower colors will become more intense. Something to look forward to as the rest of the garden begins to wind down.
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