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Peonies care basics every gardener should know

Peony is a classic perennial that returns each spring for decades. Use our tips to plant, grow, and prune with confidence.
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 ...
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10 little-known peony plant facts

Timeless and lovely, a peony plant is beloved for a reason. Discover what makes peonies such popular flowers for gardeners.
Peonies dazzle in late spring to summer with their large, blousy blooms. And if you already have one plant, it's possible to make more. If you want to grow more peonies from collected seeds, avoid the ...
Q: I have a white peony plant that looks healthy and produces loads of blooms. The blooms open to very large flowers. Unfortunately, all the flowers have a brown edging on each petal. Except for the ...
Dear Master Gardener: Some of my peony bushes have leaves that have turned powdery white. Should I take some action? Answer: It sounds like your peony bushes are infected with powdery mildew, a fungal ...
“Everyone who loves peonies has a story about why they do,” said Eugenia Harris, who, with her friends at Nicewicz Farm in Bolton, oversees 2,000 bushes of the beautiful and fragrant flowers that ...
ANN ARBOR, MI -- One of the world’s most complete collections of peonies is at its peak bloom in Ann Arbor. The W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden at the University of Michigan’s Nichols Arboretum holds more ...