Q: I love peonies and would love to grow some of my own, but I don't have much space in my compact, urban backyard. Would it be possible to plant them in containers, to brighten the small patio area?

Growing peonies can be a rewarding venture for any gardener, especially beginners looking to add a splash of vibrant color and lush beauty to their garden or patio. Peonies, with their magnificent ...

Peonies produce huge, delicate blooms that often seem to appear out of nowhere. One day, they’re a tight-knit ball of green, busting at the seams—and the next, they’re as big as your hand featuring ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." [table-of-contents] stripped Lush, fragrant peonies are one of the most breathtaking perennial flowers, ...

There are three kinds of peonies—herbaceous, tree, and intersectional—that have different care needs and uses. Use peonies as in flower beds, mixed beds, along borders, or as statement pieces to add ...

Can you grow peonies in Tallahassee? If you scale back your expectations, yes. Three years ago, I went to a wedding in Rhode Island where the bride’s bouquet and all the tables were decorated with ...

Peonies are colorful flowering plants that can be a great addition to your garden. They are easy to grow, with not much upkeep required to thrive. These hardy perennial plants can survive severe ...

Dear Helen: Last spring I bought a potted peony, in bloom, and transplanted it into a large, wooden planter where it rather quickly turned brown and died. I love peonies and would like to plant more, ...