It may be time to break out the pruning shears.
Few possess the beauty of a tree peony – the gloriously colored blooms that blossom – and create a stunning display – every early summer. It's easy to understand why so many gardeners can't resist ...
Pruning makes a huge difference in the health of many plants, and peonies are no exception. Be sure to trim these flowers at ...
Question: My peony buds are full of ants. Do they hurt the flowers? How can I get rid of them? Answer: Peony buds have tiny special glands called “nectaries” that produce nectar along the outside ...
Knowing when to cut back peonies is among the most important things gardeners can do (after learning how to grow peonies naturally). While this flower is not too tricky to care for, it requires an ...
Blooming peonies are usually one of the first signs of summer – the only pity is that the cut flowers usually only last less than a week. Fortunately, an expert has advised cutting them in a specific ...
Q: I planted this bur oak on my boulevard about 17 years ago. It’s been a beautiful tree, but this spring, it looks like it’s dead or dying and the bark has this strange orange shredded appearance on ...
Learning how to grow peonies is one of the most rewarding gardening pursuits. Few other plants offer such a vast range of forms and colours, from purest white, through lemon yellow, softest pink and ...
The peony blooming season is a short but sweet one. When the last few petals have fallen, it's time to deadhead your peonies for more than just looks—it's also important for your plant's health. This ...
I have a yellow tree peony, which is about seven or eight years old. I have never pruned it because I was told that if I did I would lose the blooms for many years. Can I prune it? Yes, you can prune ...