"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, ...

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 ...

Peonies are colorful flowering plants that can be a great addition to your garden. They are easy to grow, with not much upkeep required to thrive. These hardy perennial plants can survive severe ...

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 ...

Question: My local big-box store has peonies for sale. They are in bloom. They look healthy, but here is the problem: The peonies in my yard are only 2 or 3 inches out of the ground and won’t be in ...

Don't let January's cold and wet start put you off from gardening: the experts say now is the ideal time to plant perennials ...

The appearance and fragrance of peonies evoke the best memories of Southern gardening. My mother had a bed of peonies along the driveway that made you roll down the window or stop the car to enjoy ...

Once upon a time, when Marjorie and I were still living at our first house in New Jersey, my grandmother “Oma” asked me to divide the row of peonies in bordering her backyard vegetable garden. These ...

With their huge, dazzling blooms, peonies are a must for a perennial border. But to get the best from these late-spring superstars, it's worth thinking carefully about their planting companions before ...

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 ...