Peonies can thrive for up to 100 years if maintained properly. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about peony care, specifically how and when to divide ...

As perennials go, peonies can be extremely long-lived, growing for up to 100 years. They are deer- and rabbit-resistant too, so you can usually depend on peonies to put on a beautiful spring show with ...

Peonies may have a short blooming season but their large and colorful flowers are a perennial favorite of gardeners around the world. They are plants that can live happily in the same spot for years ...

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 digging up a peony, it's important to get all the roots. When you lift up the roots, you'll see pink pointed buds on them. These will become next year's flowering stalks, Collins said. Divide the ...

There's confusion about whether or not you should divide peonies. Most times, peonies can just stay put; they don't spread out like other perennials do. It's important to know that dividing peonies ...

The West Virginia University garden calendar recommends dividing peonies this month. Peonies are perennial favorites in the flower garden. Few herbaceous plants can rival them for floral display and ...

Pee-o'nees, pee'o-nees, pineys, peenies. Just saying the word can give away your geographical origin. I prefer pee'o-nees myself. All pronunciations are acceptable. The nice thing to know is that ...

I don't think I like gardening. It's mostly because patience is a virtue I've never really acquired, so I'm more inclined toward projects that provide instant gratification. You paint the walls and ...

Peonies can thrive up to 100 years if maintained properly. Here are some questions and answers about their care. Q: When is the best time to transplant/divide peonies? A: September. By September, ...

September is the best time to dig up and divide overcrowded peonies, according to Scott Grosse, owner of Vaughan’s Garden Center in Western Springs. Cut the plant’s foliage off at the crown, dig it up ...