Dividing perennials helps rejuvenate plants, ease overcrowding, and expand your garden. While it's not for every plant, it's key to keep a healthy garden growing.

Cut back the stems, and dig a large circle around the plant to avoid damaging the roots when you lift the peony from the ...

Peony time — dividing that is. Peonies are one of the rare exceptions that are best divided in mid-late fall. I have had success with spring dividing with even when there was some new top growth. If ...

Yes, you should cut peonies back in autumn, especially if you want them to survive the winter. ‘It might seem scary, but cutting herbaceous peonies back to just above ground level is the best way to ...

When is the best time to transplant peonies? September is the best time to transplant peonies. Begin by cutting the peony stems near ground level. Then carefully dig around and under each plant. Try ...

There's confusion about whether or not you should divide peonies. Most times, peonies can just stay put; they don't spread out like other perennials do. It's important to know that dividing peonies ...

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and phlox all appear to deepen in their colors, providing one last burst of beauty ...

Gardening columnist Don Kinzler answers questions about treating arborvitae winter damage and the best time to divide peonies. He also identifies the white-flowered trees currently in bloom around ...