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 ...

It may be October, but it's not too late to prune this popular flower for best growth in the spring. Just wait until after ...

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and ...

With their billowing, romantic blooms and a fragrance that practically begs you to stop and smell them, peonies (Paeonia spp.

Peonies should be planted in the fall because they need a chilling period to produce blooms. Learn when and how to plant ...

When it comes to showy blooms, few can rival the robust, deciduous peony - its large, extravagant flowers in red, pink, coral, yellow, white or purple are a coveted addition to any summer garden.

The West Virginia University garden calendar recommends dividing peonies this month. Peonies are perennial favorites in the flower garden. Few herbaceous plants can rival them for floral display and ...

Dividing perennials helps rejuvenate plants, ease overcrowding, and expand your garden. While it's not for every plant, it's ...

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 ...

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 ...

Flowers are in bloom around southeastern Wisconsin. That includes the flowers in all but one case in Lake Effect essayist Meagan Schultz’s yard: The Peony Bush Incident, or how to deal with your kids ...

Although it hasn't worked out in the past, many groups are still pushing native alternatives. Other Hoosiers want to keep the ...