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 ...

Farms across North America are well on their way to spring, but they’re not there just yet! It’s a good time to sow seeds of cool-weather annuals and warm-weather annuals that require a long period ...

Dreaming of harvesting peaches, plums, apples or figs from your own backyard? Growing delicious homegrown fruit starts with planting your tree correctly—and at the right time of year. Tim Hartmann, Ph ...

An expert explains how to choose the sexiest cultivated varieties of native plants that will also deliver the best ecological performance. By Margaret Roach See more of our coverage in your search ...