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How to grow and care for peonies

Peonies require regular water, so water deeply and thoroughly every 10 days or so. This will help the plant become ...
Peonies are big, beautiful and, although delicate in their makeup, are bold in their presence. It's no wonder they are one of the most shared flowers on social media and are popular cut flowers. But ...
Growing up in Minnesota, I was always entranced by the peonies my mom grew. Their ruffled elegance and fragile-looking petals held a scent that took my breath away. I would stand next to a bloom and ...
Q: I recently bought a new peony for my backyard. This is in addition to a couple of peonies I already have. The problem is neither of my existing peonies have had as many flowers as I hoped they ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The peony is a perennial favorite—who doesn't find themselves waiting for the moment they are in ...
Peonies, with their huge, look-at-me blooms, are one of the glories of early summer. They’re also one of the easiest, most durable garden perennials. “Once it’s established, a peony plant may live for ...
You can’t miss peonies that are blooming in May! This is the largest and showiest of spring flowers here in Ohio. It is a perennial which blooms every year. Peonies have three different growing habits ...
The promise of gold, oil and king crab has lured fortune seekers to Alaska for decades. But Alaska’s newest profit-making industry stems from a most unusual source: flowers. Specifically, peonies – ...
Q. Last fall, I dug up and divided three peony plants - into six individual plants. Of the six, only four had flowers this spring. The other two had healthy foliage but no flowers. Possibly I planted ...