Unlike many perennials that die out after a few years, garden peonies boldly flower for decades with little or no care, provided they receive ample sunlight and regular water. In most cases, division ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Peonies grow along the fence line in columnist Tom Atwell’s garden. Now is a ...

When is the best time to transplant peonies? September is the best time to transplant peonies. Begin by cutting the peony stems near ground level. Then carefully dig around and under each plant. Try ...

Peonies are one of the rare exceptions that are best divided in mid-late fall. I have had success with spring dividing with even when there was some new top growth. If you haven’t divided a peony, ...

Spring is a great time to divide many of our favorite herbaceous garden perennials. The plants are small, easy to handle, and they have the entire growing season to get re-established in your garden.

Question: My peonies were absolutely beautiful this year and are huge. They have finished blooming and I was wondering if I could divide them to plant in other parts of my garden? Answer: Some people ...

Peonies may only have a fleeting period of flowering, but they are highly anticipated by many gardeners and are one of the crowning moments of late spring or early summer. The big, blousy blooms may ...

Tree peonies are woody shrubs with a permanent branch structure; these don’t die back in the winter. They typically bloom earlier in the spring than herbaceous types and can grow five to seven feet ...

Fall is the best time to plant peonies, especially when starting with bare-root plants. Plus bare-root plants are usually less expensive than potted peonies, and a better selection of varieties is ...