Radical cutback of old or damaged foliage not only usually yields new foliage but can encourage a second round of bloom in ...

July is a great month for blossoms — but only if you have planned for that to happen. Many gardeners go to their local ...

One of my favorite spring flowers for perennials is the peony. Peonies are a long-lived perennial that you should be able to enjoy for decades. A few years after Sharon and I got married; my parents ...

Patricia HanbidgeOrchid HorticultureLast week the focus was on herbaceous peonies. There is one more that needs to be mentioned, but there was not enough room last week.

Peonies can be used as edging or love hedges in the landscape. After the bloom is finished, the foliage remains attractive ...

Walking across the lush green rolling hills of his rural Carlton farm, Ed Kavanaugh leads a tour of two to a well-established peony field. "This is My Love," he says, pausing, then clarifying that he ...

These 10 winners bring bold colors and dependable blooms to your peony garden, even if you're a beginner picking a peony for ...

The author notes that hydrangeas, which are perennial everywhere, are noted for being pink or red growing in alkaline soil ...

Speaking of drunk bridesmaids, those peony leaves are flopping over like they made good use of the open bar. But unlike the bridesmaid, peony foliage is still busy creating energy for the plant to ...

Penn’s Woods: Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors Yellow peonies: The rare garden treasure with Japanese origins | Lehigh Valley Nature Watch Published: Jun. 07, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

Discover how peonies are flourishing in the spring rain. Learn tips for thriving gardens and managing plant care effectively in sunny spots in June, July and August.

Besides rewarding our patience, Fernleaf peonies are perfect Memorial Day remembrance plants. Like all peony types, the Fernleaf peony requires at least three years to come into full splendor.