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 ...

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 ...

Peonies are colorful flowering plants that can be a great addition to your garden. They are easy to grow, with not much upkeep required to thrive. These hardy perennial plants can survive severe ...

Pruning your peonies isn't difficult. “Simply prune off the dead leaves and cut back the stems so they're only a few inches ...

One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include lenten rose, redbud, azalea, elephant ear, coleus, lantana, coneflower, savory calamint and rudbeckia. The peony ...

Peonies are beloved for their big, fluffy flowers, sweet fragrance, whether left in the garden or in a beautiful display of flowers. Households with a peony bush will want to do all they can to make ...

As the days get longer and warmer, I find myself eager for Mother’s Day to arrive. While the Old Farmer’s Almanac may claim our last spring frost date as May 1st, I’m not planting anything tender ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q • I have two peony bushes, one white and one pink. They are more than five years old and bloom every year. This year the pink one has only two buds on it and the white one about five. Last year at ...