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 ...

Prized by gardeners for its beautiful, big blooms, peony (Paeonia spp.) shines from late spring through summer, depending on the region and variety. A perennial in zones 3-9, peonies can produce ...

October is a key time to plant spring-blooming bulbs, hardy edibles, trees, and shrubs. Here’s what to add to your garden now ...

These flowering hardy perennials and bulbs do well with fall planting, which allows them to get established before blooming ...

Fall is a great time to plan a spring garden. Cooler temperatures, seasonal rain, and warm soil in October mean you can ...

Lush peony blooms are the showstoppers of the spring garden. There's nothing prettier than their fluffy, romantic flowers. But they're a short-lived bunch and, most of the time, half the blooms end up ...

For many perennials, trees, and shrubs, fall is an ideal planting time — but “fall” isn't a single set of growing conditions, ...

It’s easy to fall in love with peonies. Their fragrant, oversized flowers don’t stick around long enough when they bloom each spring. While their season is short—some types bloom only for one to two ...