Cut back the stems, and dig a large circle around the plant to avoid damaging the roots when you lift the peony from the ground. Take care to lift the plant with lots of soil around the root ball and ...

Dear Master Gardener: My peony has become too shaded and is not blooming well. I need to move it. When is the best time to move my peony, and while I’m at it, can I divide it? Answer: Peonies do not ...

(Linda Vavrus wrote the the following article for Neighborhood Garden in 2004. She loved the challenges and rewards of dividing perennials during her visits to Lincoln area gardens through her ...

During winter, peonies are hard at work below ground storing energy. Winterize your peonies to prepare them for cold weather ...

Whether you maintain a home garden, botanical garden, community garden, or any other garden, dividing perennials can be a great way to keep plants healthy and augment the size of your garden.

Yes, you should cut peonies back in autumn, especially if you want them to survive the winter. ‘It might seem scary, but cutting herbaceous peonies back to just above ground level is the best way to ...

With fall in full swing, gardening might not be top of mind—but October is actually the perfect time to tackle a few essential tasks that will give your garden a strong start next spring. One of the ...

AMES, Iowa – Peonies are a beautiful part of any landscape, and they thrive in Iowa. However, they do require some special care and conditions, and can develop problems which must be addressed. Fall ...

Plant bare-root peonies 2–4 weeks before frost for earlier blooms the next spring. Fall-planted peonies quickly grow strong roots and often bloom their first growing season. Peonies can be planted in ...