The appearance and fragrance of peonies evoke the best memories of Southern gardening. My mother had a bed of peonies along the driveway that made you roll down the window or stop the car to enjoy ...
The scent of peonies immediately takes me back to my childhood home in Western North Carolina and my mother's garden. Her bed of peonies was a source of pride and joy every spring. Those delicate ...
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 ...
Peonies should be fertilized in early spring and again at the end of the season. Bone meal, balanced fertilizer, and mushroom ...
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How to grow and care for peonies

The key to beautiful blooms is planning ahead of time. Fact checked by Jillian Dara Peonies are a garden staple in the South. The shrubs unfurl their petals around Mother's Day, adding romance to ...
DENVER — Plants are responding great to spring rainfall. Perennials and shrubs are thriving. Borders have benefitted, as well as xeriscape plantings. Everybody loves peonies. They're having a ...
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 ...
Peonies are a long-time favorite mid-spring bloomer for their large, showy flowers and ability to come back for decades with minimal care. However, they sometimes are a bit finicky about blooming – ...
Fall will soon be upon us, and with its arrival comes the best opportunity for planting spring bloomers. One of my favorite spring flowers is the peony, a stunning perennial that will take your breath ...
Don't let January's cold and wet start put you off from gardening: the experts say now is the ideal time to plant perennials ...