During winter, peonies are hard at work below ground storing energy. Winterize your peonies to prepare them for cold weather ...

In late winter or early spring—depending on how cold the winters are in your area—add a thin layer of compost around your peony bushes. "After your peony bushes have established around a foot of new ...

Cut back the stems, and dig a large circle around the plant to avoid damaging the roots when you lift the peony from the ground. Take care to lift the plant with lots of soil around the root ball and ...

The peony blooming season is a short but sweet one. When the last few petals have fallen, it's time to deadhead your peonies. Removing the faded blooms is for more than just looks—it's also important ...

The peony blooming season is a short but sweet one. When the last few petals have fallen, it's time to deadhead your peonies for more than just looks—it's also important for your plant's health. This ...

The peony is a beloved flower of early to mid-spring. It is valued for its mammoth size, varying form and sumptuous colors of diverse blooms. If some simple principles are followed, common problems ...

From the black-eyed susans to the marigolds, the plants surrounding Hilari Hinnant’s Millersville home are there to serve the insects. Her garden’s so pollinator-friendly, it’s earned certifications ...

Known as “the floral symbol of China, the state flower of Indiana, and the 12th anniversary flower,” this versatile perennial blossoms into lush flowers between late spring and early summer and, if ...

Did you hear about the guy who enrolled in the patience seminar? He couldn’t wait for it to begin. Patience is a great virtue in gardening, and instant gratification is rare. Instead, we wait months ...

Q: I have a white peony plant that looks healthy and produces loads of blooms. The blooms open to very large flowers. Unfortunately, all the flowers have a brown edging on each petal. Except for the ...

Peonies are a long-time favorite mid-spring bloomer for their large, showy flowers and ability to come back for decades with minimal care. However, they sometimes are a bit finicky about blooming – ...

The peonies at Yvonne Musser's farm in Manor Township start with an early-blooming coral peony. Later, there are Maxima peonies, a type with sturdy stems and white, fragrant flowers. The pinks range ...