October is a great month for transplanting certain trees, shrubs and perennials and also for planting bulbs such as tulips, crocus and daffodils for a more colorful spring. If you have not yet ...

Most gardeners seem to have a moderate obsession with peonies - and who can blame them? With large flowers and elegant foliage, these plants are crowd-pleasers. Lesser known, however, is the tree ...

Peonies, with their huge, look-at-me blooms, are one of the glories of early summer. They’re also one of the easiest, most durable garden perennials. “Once it’s established, a peony plant may live for ...

Timeless and lovely, a peony plant is beloved for a reason. Discover what makes peonies such popular flowers for gardeners.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We live in a beautiful part of the world where spring can come early or late, but you can’t stop the tapestry of green as new ...

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 ...

Drought is one of the most damaging environmental stresses limiting plant growth, productivity, and survival. Understanding how plants sense water ...

Flower color is a defining trait in ornamental plants, yet the genetic control of subtle background pigmentation remains poorly understood. In flare ...

“Viracocha” Daylillies in bloom. The easiest way to divide a perennial like day lily with entangled roots is to dig and lift the entire clump from the soil. Next use a small saw -- like the type used ...