Have you heard the idea that ants are required to help tight, peony buds open and bloom? Read on to find out why gardeners ...

With some simple peony care in spring, you can give plants a head start on the growing season. Here's what you need to do to ...

In spring, gardeners act like kids in a candy store, greedily stuffing everything we can get our hands on into the ground.

Where to Plant: Full sun and well-drained soil. Plant this large perennial near the back of a border where it serves as a pleasing backdrop for low-growing plants. Place it where you can enjoy its ...

What does cool, extra wet spring weather bring to the garden? An extra dose of fungal, virus and disease issues that manifest ...

If it is still green and growing strong, wait another week or two. Then, cut back any remaining foliage close to the ground. Carefully dig the roots; they are somewhat brittle. When replanting, look ...

A nearly life-sized hot air balloon's basket was filled with a mountain of flowering branches, peonies, roses, hydrangeas, ...

It is hard to believe that we have already entered September. Seems like the summer season just began and we are already ...

Now that summer is drawing to a close, it's a good time to learn how to plant crocus bulbs. These perennials may be small, but they bring a welcome splash of colour amongst the late-winter gloom, ...

It's no secret that peonies are a firm favourite amongst gardeners; however, to achieve the most impressive blooms, it's all about timing. There are a few things to keep in mind when learning how to ...

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