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 ...

To prune in spring, summer or fall -- that is the question. Luckily, we have some answers for you because these perennials ...

Use the date of your first expected fall frost as a guide. Divide and replant peonies 4 weeks before the first anticipated killing frost in your area. The soil will remain warm enough for good root ...

A deer in your garden is equal parts charming and nerve-wracking. But there are plenty of deer-resistant flowers and bushes ...

Most people think of pruning as a late winter or early spring chore, but cutting back some of your perennials in fall can ...

The Native Plant Society describes the butterfly milkweed — known scientifically as Asclepias tuberosa — as native to several counties across Indiana, blooming in the summer and easy to grow from seed ...

Dear Master Gardener: My peony has become too shaded and is not blooming well. I need to move it. When is the best time to ...

Now is a good time to divide your spring flowering plants. When planting peonies, the hole needs to be deep enough to ...

Welcome to a summer visit to my survivor’s yard! Many of the choices made regarding yard maintenance relate to my hopes to ...

Gardens can create surprises! A recent surprise in my garden was the first appearance of a striking blossom that I had not ...

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 ...

Dividing herbaceous perennials in the fall is an easy way to create new plants for your garden. A herbaceous perennial overwinters as a fleshy underground mass that can be cut into smaller pieces to ...