The scent of peonies immediately takes me back to my childhood home in Western North Carolina and my mother's garden. Her bed of peonies was a source of pride and joy every spring. Those delicate ...

With an undeniable, in-your-face appeal of opulent blooms, peonies are among the easiest perennials to grow. Grown well, ...

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

Whether you're new to gardening or have been in the game for years, you should know these two important perennials that can ...

The difference is that their old states don’t stay at those temperatures for prolonged periods of time. It may get to 105, ...

Nestled at the foot of the Alps, Lake Como is dotted with dreamy villages and historic lakefront villas, backed by lush ...

Gophers are persistent; to deter them, you must be, too. We recommend a multipronged strategy. First, be willing and prepared ...

This destination on Lake Maggiore's shore is an unexpected hidden gem in Switzerland with idyllic terraces to sip wine, sandy ...

We're worried. In the United States, for example, 43% of adults felt more anxious in 2024 than they did the previous year, up from 37% in 2023 and 32% in 2022. To soothe themselves, people curl up ...

Looking at this month's Country Life magazine pictures of David and Victoria Beckham's country estate, it's hard to believe ...

With daylight hours dwindling, we are reminded of this quote from Nathaniel Hawthorne: “I cannot endure to waste anything so ...

The Central Botanical Garden of Belarus’ National Academy of Sciences is one of the most picturesque places in the capital, attracting visitors all year round.