As natives of China, peonies prefer cooler areas (USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8; you can check your zone here) and thrive when they experience cold winters. As such, they should be planted close to the ...

I always plant these because there will eventually be a new peony plant! Just like other perennials, it may take a while for a small size cutting or division to have enough mass to flower. If you ...

There are two times of year that spark joy in gardeners' hearts: When the seed catalogs begin arriving in winter, and when bulb catalogs arrive in late summer. If you love bulbs, now is the time to ...

Dividing spring and summer blooming perennials - such as daylilies, peonies, iris, and oriental poppy - in the fall can help ...

Most garden perennials like to be divided every 3-4 years and fall is a good time to do that. Dividing helps the plant to ...

Lilacs are perennially affected by powdery mildew, which is a fungal disease that appears as a graying coating on lilacs, ...

I replanted some of my containers last week, swapping out dead pansies for petunias, which will better withstand the heat as ...

Despite some hot sunny days, fall is fast approaching and it’s time to start thinking about cleaning up the garden and ...

Find surprise flowers in your yard and give your landscape a fall facelift by dividing and transplanting perennials for healthier blooms.

Despite some hot sunny days, it’s not too early to start weeding and mulching the garden to get it ready for its long winter ...