The key to beautiful blooms is planning ahead of time.

"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, ...

Growing peonies can be a rewarding venture for any gardener, especially beginners looking to add a splash of vibrant color and lush beauty to their garden or patio. Peonies, with their magnificent ...

Peonies are starting to show themselves, so let’s talk about some of the benefits and challenges associated with growing peonies. One thing we love about peonies is that they do really well here. Cold ...

Deadheading peonies doesn't encourage more flowers in the current season but benefits the plant long-term. Removing spent peony flowers can improve the plant's appearance, strengthen root and stem ...

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 ...

Martha Lojewski of the Alaska Peony Cooperative joined guest host, Kim Sherry, for a conversation about peonies in Alaska. (Leigh Walden/Alaska Public Media) Alaska is known for its short, but ...

The bare roots need to be planted just under the surface with any buds showing, as if they are planted too deep then they ...

There are plenty of advantages to living somewhere warm and sunny, like California, which we don't need to explain here. Yet there are some minor downsides too. One of these is a lack of success with ...

You may have noticed large, fluffy, colorful flowers in the landscapes around the county. Peonies are now in full bloom with large, colorful flowers. Once planted, they often become a colorful spring ...