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?

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 ...

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Plant bare-root peonies 2–4 weeks before frost for earlier blooms the next spring. Fall-planted peonies quickly grow strong roots and often bloom their first growing season. Peonies can be planted in ...

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

Stunning beauties, resilient and long-lived, peonies deserve a place in every home. There's nothing quite like a herbaceous peony when it comes to sumptuous blooms, silken petals, and sweet but subtle ...