"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." [table-of-contents] stripped Lush, fragrant peonies are one of the most breathtaking perennial flowers, ...

Dividing after flowering is best because it allows the plant to put energy into root and leaf growth instead of flower production. Now is a great time to propagate or divide astilbe, garden lily, lily ...

Cut back the stems, and dig a large circle around the plant to avoid damaging the roots when you lift the peony from the ...

Different species of peonies bloom throughout the spring, some very early and others late. A collection of several can make for a very long bloom season of these favorite flowers. First to bloom in ...

If you want to learn how to grow exceptional flowers and bulbs, “The Flower Garden Deck” (Adams Media, 2025), by Jon Vanzile, is for you. This is more than a grower’s guide, however, as each of the 50 ...

Around Memorial Day each year, you see many colorful clumps of showy peonies in farmyards and gardens. Some of them give off an intoxicating sweet fragrance second only to tea roses. Newer varieties ...