Dredawg, is that a Japanese Maple? Such beautiful color. Btw, how did you imbed your pic? I do it a bit different then the instructions on here. I do it this way. I copy the direct link from Photobucket. Come here to post and use this: I put a space between I'll put the pic here now. My phlox in August. Kat

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Ingrid, I'm back with some more about Dahlias. The day is done, and now I can relax. They are pretty easy to grow here but there are a few things they need. They need good drainage with enough deep watering during the summertime. We are fortunate that we can leave them in the ground year round, rather than dig and store the tubers. The snails and slugs like them. Once they get going they are usually ok, but when they first emerge, I need to use bait. I use "Sluggo plus". The tall ones may need staking. Don't give them high nitrogen fertilizer. I throw mine some bone meal, maybe once a year(if I remember to). That's it. They really are nice, and they last a long time cut. I took a few quick pics this evening of some in bloom. Lisa

Thank you all! I’m so worried about this Houzz re-boot business. It’s been such a dream to log on and see everyone’s gardening progress, follow interesting threads that range from the every-day to fine points of Rose botany and history. It’s a little heart-sinking to think everyone will just disappear. I’m hopeful Houzz will resolve the problems enough to keep folks tethered, or that we’ll find another posting site, like the one Jeri found. I’ll be sending a message to Houzz later tonight and will post it here for folks.