GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Peonies, cherished for their lush blooms, can sometimes develop buds that fail to open. Several factors can contribute to this issue, and understanding these can help gardeners ...

Peonies are a long-time favorite mid-spring bloomer for their large, showy flowers and ability to come back for decades with minimal care. However, they sometimes are a bit finicky about blooming – ...

You may have seen ants crawling on peony blossoms and been told that the insects are needed to help the buds open. You may have even heard that the ants are "tickling" the buds awake. As cute as this ...

Peonies may only have a fleeting period of flowering, but they are highly anticipated by many gardeners and are one of the crowning moments of late spring or early summer. The big, blousy blooms may ...