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How to grow and care for peonies

The key to beautiful blooms is planning ahead of time.
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 ...
One of the most popular perennials in the flower garden today is the peony. Not only is it an attractive garden plant, but a fragrant cut flower, too. It is easy to take care of and can have a long ...
Britain’s gardeners have been able to relax over winter, but as the temperature gets milder, plenty of plants are ready to be planted and pruned. For a beautiful display of peonies, now is the perfect ...
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 ...
The winter months may seem like the time to put your feet up and keep warm, but carrying out some garden tasks now is vital if you want your garden blooming come spring. For gardeners growing ...
Peonies are renowned for stealing the show in the early summer garden. With huge, bowl-like, sometimes scented blooms, they are undeniably gorgeous. And, if looked after correctly, their dazzling ...
Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners. Here on the farm, it is always around Memorial Day that my grandmothers’ peonies are blooming. Peonies bear 3-6 inch diameter, fragrant flowers around this ...