Follow these top tips from garden experts on deadheading peonies as well as the simple mistake gardeners make in May that ...

Herbaceous peonies (Paeonia lactiflora) are among the easiest flowering plants to grow. One key to success is knowing when to cut back peonies and how to properly make your cuts. These perennials ...

To cut or not to cut — that’s the question lots of gardeners ask when it’s time to put the garden to bed. When it comes to old-fashioned peonies, the answer hasn’t changed during the years — cut ...

Peonies have been a favorite of gardeners for years. Native to Europe, Asia and the Northwestern United States, these large, deciduous shrubs with highly fragrant and gorgeous blooms make a beautiful ...

Someone told me I should cut my lilac entirely to the ground every 5 years to encourage blooming. Is this right? I wouldn’t recommend this method, since it will take two to three years for the lilac ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Bill O'Leary, The Washington Post A peony arrangement by Washington florist Jo Oliver. Peonies have captivated gardeners since classical times and have never ...