The peony blooming season is a short but sweet one. When the last few petals have fallen, it's time to deadhead your peonies for more than just looks—it's also important for your plant's health. This ...

Q: When my son got married in June a few years ago we showered him and his bride with peony petals. It was wonderful. My daughter is getting married in September and would like to have the same ...

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 ...

Trader Joe’s peony tulips—a customer favorite that returns each spring—are back in stores for a limited time and tend to sell ...

FOR PETALS: • Six 4“ x 20“ (10 x 50 cm) strips coral tissue paper, dip-dyed with bleach FOR CENTERS: • Three 3“ x 20“ (7.5 x 50 cm) strips soft pink tissue paper, dip-dyed with water • One 3“ x 20“ (7 ...

What would spring be without a few peonies in the garden? There are few other plants that are as completely bomb-proof, explode out of the cold, spring ground with more force, and erupt into color ...

Many signs that spring is arriving are coming up. In my garden it’s a fernleaf peony. Fernleaf peony is one of the earliest peony and garden bloomers. It always makes me laugh when I see it emerging: ...

Flower color is a defining trait in ornamental plants, yet the genetic control of subtle background pigmentation remains poorly understood. In flare ...