What month can I replant them in 2018?
Start them off in moist, but not wet, compost in a greenhouse or indoors and plant out when the danger of frost is passed. I put mine out (Midlands UK) in mid / end May. If the compost is too wet the tubers will simply rot
Also when can I replant the bulbs in 2018??
I have planted dahlias a couple of years ago and every year they come back and flower really well. I have not pinched them out this year and they have grown to the usual height-4-5 feet. Trouble is, they are very thin and not bushy and a lot of the lower leaves have died off and it looks a little untidy although, the flowers at the top of the stems are still good. Can I cut them back to the ground now? i'm just worried they have not stored enough food yet. I don't usually cut back until mid- October.
I recommend cutting only what is dead or injured right now. Thin out what you can, and possibly fertilize them with an all-purpose fertilizer once or twice a year. Here is an article with more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dahlia-care-grow-dahlia-plant.htm
When digging out my dahlia, I accidentally put a small hole with my spading fork. What should I do before overwintering the tuber?
Store as you would, normally. It would be a good idea to give it a dab of peroxide there to keep away potential infection. Here is an article with more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/storing-dahlia-tubers.htm
It is fall and I have cut my dahlias back because I needed the flowers for a wedding. It has been so warm this fall that the cut back dahlias are now coming back Just wondering how to deal with this i.e. cut them back again and leave them in dormancy or ????
I recommend leaving the new growth until it dies off naturally, and then you can cut it off. Best to let it store some energy while it can before it goes dormant. Here is an article for more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/dahlia-care-grow-dahlia-plant.htm
Can I keep dahlia bulbs in pot all winter?
It is not recommended to do this. They are prone to rotting, and you may find that by the time you need them to grow again, they might have completely disappeared.
Here is an article that will give you instructions on how to winter these properly: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/storing-dahlia-tubers.htm
Last year I lifted many dahlias but only 10% weren’t rotten. I’ve been doing this for years and they were very clean and dry when I boxed them up and placed in my garage. I reside in Maryland and I’m wondering if I should be doing anything differently?
These are pretty picky with how they like to be stored. Almost any change will cause them to rot. This article will guide you to storing these properly:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/dahlia/storing-dahlia-tubers.htm