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 ...

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 ...

Think spring starts in April? Not for peonies (Paeonia lactiflora). Their jaw-dropping blooms begin backstage in fall, quietly prepping for the big show. Peonies are not a one-time show either. These ...

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 ...

Peony time — dividing that is. 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 ...

It is important to divide hostas as needed (typically every 6 to 10 years) to help them maintain their size and to keep them healthy. As soon as the leaves pop out in spring, use a garden fork, knife, ...

Divide peonies in the fall and cut them back once foliage has died after a frost. Q • I have several peonies that were my grandfather’s. I am considering a move to North Dakota this coming spring ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners. Here on the farm, it is always around Memorial Day that my grandmothers’ peonies are blooming. Peonies bear 3-6 inch diameter, fragrant flowers around this ...

Peonies may have a short blooming season but their large and colorful flowers are a perennial favorite of gardeners around the world. They are plants that can live happily in the same spot for years ...

Gardening columnist Don Kinzler answers questions about treating arborvitae winter damage and the best time to divide peonies. He also identifies the white-flowered trees currently in bloom around ...

With ruffled red blossoms atop feathery foliage, the fern-leaf peony is extra-special. I like its early bloom time, so early that often I enjoy the big, bright blossoms while I'm still finishing the ...