Peonies can thrive for up to 100 years if maintained properly. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about peony care, specifically how and when to divide ...

Peonies are one of the rare exceptions that are best divided in mid-late fall. I have had success with spring dividing with even when there was some new top growth. If you haven’t divided a peony, ...

Unlike many perennials that die out after a few years, garden peonies boldly flower for decades with little or no care, provided they receive ample sunlight and regular water. In most cases, division ...

AUTUMN IS THE best time to divide perennials that will bloom next spring or early summer. Dividing now will allow sufficient time to re-establish strong root systems before the flowering cycle begins ...

The peony flowering season is one of the most anticipated times of the gardening year. Although the flowers are short-lived, the plants themselves live for decades, producing their massive and ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Peonies grow along the fence line in columnist Tom Atwell’s garden. Now is a ...

Did you know Benjamin Franklin enjoyed gardening? One of his most famous quotes was “A peony saved is a peony earned.” Speaking of peonies, September is the time to dig, divide and relocate these long ...

You can almost feel the snap of fall in the air, and that means it's the best time of year for one crucial task: dividing some of your yard's most beautiful plants.

The West Virginia University garden calendar recommends dividing peonies this month. Peonies are perennial favorites in the flower garden. Few herbaceous plants can rival them for floral display and ...

If you’ve ever noticed your garden looking a little tired or your favorite plants not blooming as much as they used to, dividing perennials in spring could be the answer. Giving certain plants a fresh ...

Jennifer K. of Windsor asks: I am growing a few varieties of shelling beans but I’m not sure how to dry them. Can you help me out? Here’s a couple of ways to dry beans for storage. First, and most ...