It can't get much better than the scent of peonies filling your yard in spring. Renowned for producing large, open flowers, few plants offer such a vast range of forms and colors as peonies, from ...

"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, ...

During winter, peonies are hard at work below ground storing energy. Winterize your peonies to prepare them for cold weather ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cut back the stems, and dig a large circle around the plant to avoid damaging the roots when you lift the peony from the ground. Take care to lift the plant with lots of soil around the root ball and ...

What is a good fertilizer for my banana tree? My tree is three years old, but has never produced fruit. Why is this and what can I do to help it produce bananas? There is a fertilizer specifically ...