Learn all the details of how to care for and grow tree peonies. They are long-lived shrubs that love well drained soil and dappled shade, and their show stopping blooms are sure to be the star of your spring garden. Although I love all kinds of peonies, I think tree peonies are my f...
How to prune peonies for bigger blooms – know the right techniques depending on what type of plant you have How to grow a tree peony – the flowering shrub with large, dramatic blooms These peony pruning mistakes can ruin your plants – here's how to avoid them Peony pests and probl...
How to Prune Peonies Pruning helps to keep your plant healthy and attractive. First, remove dead, damaged, or diseased leaves and stems. You can trim the shrub at any time to keep it in a shapely form. However, be careful not to cut off emerging flower buds. If the foliage is dense...
Every year, I am rewarded with tons of gorgeous peonies and I want to share my successful planting and care tips so you too can have the same! Types of Peonies There are three types of peonies: 1) herbaceous, 2) intersectional and 3) tree peonies. I have herbaceous peonies – the most...
Tree peonies planted in spring may not have enough time to develop the roots they need to support a new flush of growth, so you should plant them in fall. Once they're planted, be sure to water and deadhead your tree peonies regularly. How to Plant Peonies How to Care for Peonies ...
Spread: 24″ to 36″ Note: There are other types of peonies, such as Intersectional peonies andtree peonies, but here we're focusing on the most popular type – the perennial herbaceous peony. Where do they come from? The herbaceous peony belongs to the genus Paeonia and the family Paeonia...
How and When to Prune a Tree When to Trim Pine Trees? Failure to prune doesn't result in the immediate demise of a tree or shrub, but it can limit its ornamental value, allow deadwood to choke off the plant's vitality, and reduce the yield of fruit and blossoms. Timing is key when...
The ideal time to make significant pruning cuts is during the tree’s dormancy period (late winter through early spring), but you can prune at any time to remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood. Tip: Japanese maples can be limbed up to reveal their sculptural branching and allow easy ...
Plant in sunnier spots, as powdery mildew tends to develop more often in shady areas. Selectively prune overcrowded areas to increase air circulation around your plants; this helps to reduce relative humidity. Watering from overhead can help to wash spores off leaves. However, wet foliage can ...
How and when to prune depends on the type you are growing. You’ll need to determine whether your plant blooms on old wood, new wood, or both before proceeding to prune. Learn more here: How to Prune Hydrangeas. Soil: All like well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Soil...