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

Q: I have a beautiful peony tree. However, the past few years I have found that a regular bush peony that I did not plant is growing out of the same root area as my tree. The same thing happened for ...

Knowing when to cut back peonies is among the most important things gardeners can do (after learning how to grow peonies naturally). While this flower is not too tricky to care for, it requires an ...

Pruning plants in the fall doesn’t just keep your garden looking neat. It also wards off disease and pests while giving perennials a head start on healthy growth for the spring. Some plants, like ...

Few possess the beauty of a tree peony – the gloriously colored blooms that blossom – and create a stunning display – every early summer. It's easy to understand why so many gardeners can't resist ...

Question: My peony buds are full of ants. Do they hurt the flowers? How can I get rid of them? Answer: Peony buds have tiny special glands called “nectaries” that produce nectar along the outside ...

Q: What’s your diagnosis: For several years, my peonies have been lovely. They started out that way this spring (I have three at the side of my house; they are only somewhat near each other). Then ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." [table-of-contents] stripped Lush, fragrant peonies are one of the most breathtaking perennial flowers, ...

I would like to plant a peony bush this year. Anything special I need to know? A: Good soil, full sun and don't plant too deeply. The main threat to peonies is rotting in wet soil and also the threat ...