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At this time of year dahlias are producing stunning showy flowers, but they lose impact if the stems flop forward under the weight of the flowers. To get the best dahlia floral display, tie their stems to canes as they grow to give them some support

.Stick the overlapping end firmly in place. If it's not secure, tie it in position with two lengths of string above and below the band of glue.Peel off the paper covering the glue.AdamDealing with other garden pests CaterpillarsElephant hawk mothMullein mothAphids

is wrapped up for winter.Wrap a roll of rush screening or chicken wire loosely around the plant, and pack the gap between the plant and the covering with dry straw.Tie the screening or chicken wire securely in place with string or rope.Remove the covering

.Planting up dahlia tubers, with instruction from Sarah Raven.Growing dahlias from seed.Tying in dahlias.Browse a variety of dahliasChoose spring flowering bulbs

or conservatory to plant outdoors again next season. SecateursBamboo canesStringHorticultural fleece or bubble polytheneStrawChicken wireLarge flower pot or crateBark chippings mid-October - early December 20 minutes per plantProtect palms by tying in the leaves

areas of the garden on a daily basis. A metal-tined rake is too harsh to use that often, particularly on grass.For whisking large leaves away from delicate plants, use a besom, or witch's broom, made from a bundle of twigs tied to a handle.A leaf blower