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?

"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 ...

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Driving along a country road this time of year, you might be lucky enough to spy an abandoned farmstead where peonies are blooming. The house and barn can be falling down, the human and animal ...

With their huge, dazzling blooms, peonies are a must for a perennial border. But to get the best from these late-spring superstars, it's worth thinking carefully about their planting companions before ...

Peonies are a great addition to any garden, whether as a focal point or part of a busy border. As perennial plants, peonies live for more than two years and can come back year after year with an ...

Did you know you can grow an heirloom plant for your descendants? We often speak of heirloom varieties of open-pollinated vegetables and flowers, but those may be changed over time because of their ...

Peonies are beloved for their big, fluffy flowers, sweet fragrance, whether left in the garden or in a beautiful display of flowers. Households with a peony bush will want to do all they can to make ...