Cut back the stems, and dig a large circle around the plant to avoid damaging the roots when you lift the peony from the ...

RANDOLPH — Few would have guessed that a California girl would end up growing peonies near Beaver Dam, but the peony itself has an equally remarkable — even similar — story. Michelle Ovans and husband ...

Plant bare-root peonies 2–4 weeks before frost for earlier blooms the next spring. Fall-planted peonies quickly grow strong roots and often bloom their first growing season. Peonies can be planted in ...

Peonies fall over due to external factors like harsh weather, weak stems, or they're not being planted deep enough. To prevent them from falling over, move your peonies to a sunnier location, plant ...

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and phlox all appear to deepen in their colors, providing one last burst of beauty ...

Yes, you should cut peonies back in autumn, especially if you want them to survive the winter. ‘It might seem scary, but cutting herbaceous peonies back to just above ground level is the best way to ...

Q. I just love peonies, but there are so many different kinds. Do you have any recommendations? A. As with many plants, peonies have benefitted from some breeding improvements. There are now types ...

If you want to learn how to grow exceptional flowers and bulbs, “The Flower Garden Deck” (Adams Media, 2025), by Jon Vanzile, is for you. This is more than a grower’s guide, however, as each of the 50 ...

Enterprising works of beauty starts with vision, and for the past couple of months as Gateway 2 Success students dug a ...

For Brigitte and Harvey Buchite, it's all about stopping to smell the flowers. That's pretty easy when you live on a 54-acre peony farm. Now after 16 years, this season will be their last. They've ...