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Growing guides, seasonal updates, and dahlia know-how from Olwyn & Gerard Oldfield's farm in the NSW Southern Highlands.
11 May 2026
Choosing a Location & Preparing Your Soil for Dahlias
Getting location and soil right before you plant is the single biggest factor in dahlia success. Here's exactly how we do it at Highland Dahlias — from sun requirements to pH targets and Gerard's standard soil prep ratios.
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4 May 2026
How to Stake and Support Dahlias: Methods That Actually Work
Dahlias grow tall, produce heavy blooms, and will go over in a strong breeze without proper support. Here are the most practical staking methods — from a backyard cage to the horizontal mesh system we use across our commercial beds.
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4 May 2026
Deadheading and Pruning Dahlias for More Blooms
The more you cut from a dahlia, the more it gives back. Here's the simple biology behind deadheading and pruning — and how to use it to keep your plants flowering all season long.
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