What Stores Sell Peonies

(USA Today, 2008:Cities, states testing beet juice mixture on roadwaysof one of Scott's fairly new products: Miracle-Gro Organic Choice All Purpose Plant Food Concentrate. Awhile back here on Dave's Garden, in an article titled "We Got the Beet," I provided...

When gardeners encounter such a massive insect, the first thought is to wonder if their plants are safe from what has to be a massive appetite. They're harmless and a wonderful addition to the ecology of your garden.

Once the flowers fade, you are left with an attractive shrub with deep-cut leaves. If the stem is diseased, make sure you cut back to healthy wood. Peonies, with their big, flashy, often fragrant blossoms become the focal point of the garden in spring.

You will continue to divide peonies until you have as many peonies as you can get from the roots you originally dug up.. Again, this is because the crown grows into the peony and dividing peony plants requires a crown on each piece you plant.You will...

Once a fungal disease is present, there is very little that can be done to treat it. This disease is most prevalent in mid to late summer., symptoms include brown to black spots on foliage and flower petals.

Disposal of infected plant materials is required during this infrequent aspect of growing peonies. Select early, mid-season and late bloomers for a long lasting display of exquisite, growing peonies.Peony care involves planting peonies in a sunny location...

When they happen to a peony plant, fixing damaged peonies may be even more frustrating because of their picky nature.So then, how do you go about recovering peony plants once they have been damaged?

These were the first Itoh peonies. Itoh peonies are also resistant to peony blight.Plant Itoh peonies in full sun to part shade and in rich, well-drained soil. In 1948, after thousands of failed attempts, Japanese horticulturist, Dr. Toichi Itoh, successfully...

With age, the small red to purple spots on the upper sides of the foliage will grow, merging together to form large blotches; they will also turn a glossy purple in color. Have been cultivated for thousands of years, not only because of their beautiful...

She may be picky but she is well worth the catering in order to enjoy her flowers. Try applying a liquid fertilizer, like aPeonies don't like to be moved. If you don't provide it with exactly what it wants, a peony will cause problems.Many times, the...

This article is specifically about growing tree peonies.are perennial peonies that die back to the ground each year. Too much intense sunlight can cause the beautiful flowers to fade and wither quicker.They prefer slightly alkaline soil and proper drainage...

Gardeners often encounter unique and colorful insects in their gardens. This series of articles will help identify some of the most unusual ones and give you a peek into their livesThe Luna moth is found throughout eastern North America from northern...

The varieties of 'Sarah Bernhardt' and 'Festiva Maxima' can tolerate a bit warmer winters, but they still won't do well if you are south of Atlanta.From my boyhood, I recall fishing trips with my dad.

Gardeners often encounter unique and colorful insects in their gardens. (That's why it is called the Hanging Thief) And while they are not a threat to humans, they can deliver a painful bite if mishandled, so let them go about their business.I allow the...

They lay their eggs and once the larvae hatch, they have mighty appetites as well, munching their way through the bad bugs for two to four weeks. The trick is to know which ones are friends and which ones are foes.

Gardeners often encounter unique and colorful insects in their gardens. This makes them highly un palatable.Both of these beetles are beneficial predators and excellent pollinators.

Step back and observe one of the most unique inhabitants in the garden.This insect, and many others can be found here in our own Don't run for a weapon or the bug spray if one is spotted.

They walk with a jerky, mechanical stride that looks somewhat robotic and when they fly, their wings make a similar noise to a grasshopper flying. The female attaches the small, barrel shaped eggs to twigs and branches in the fall where they spend the...

I've read blogs on the Web, (no pun intended) about Argiopes named Agatha, Isabel and Charlotte. Colorful as a child's crayon drawing, she almost glows with intensity. From Southern Canada, throughout the lower Forty Eight, Mexico and Central America...

B-1 also speeds up root development of root systems on bare root plants such as roses and shrubs.Vitamin B-1, aka thiamine, does not stimulate root growth. NAA tends to be toxic to seedling root development, as it inhibits primary root growth and enhances...

They serve the commercial farmer or rancher with products geared for large operations, but did you know that they also cater to the home gardener? There's a huge section for dog and cat food, treats and toys.

The insect world is teeming with all sorts of strange and wonderful creatures. Gardeners often encounter unique and colorful insects in their gardens. The trick is to know which ones are friends and which ones are foes.

They do no harm and, contrary to folklore, the ants' presences does not speed up the blooming process. Once the shoots have emerged and are forming leaves, the frigid temperatures don't seem to bother them.When the shoots have reached about 3 inches,...

To label the seeds quickly, I use address labels. I confess, I am a seed-a-holic and if there were a 12-step program, I?d run the other way, because I like my vice. It keeps all the boxes and drawers neat and sorting takes so little time.

Grandma's Peonies are well over 70 years old now, and as beautiful as ever.Passing plants to family and friends is a time honored tradition. Just one flower had bloomed for my First Communion Day, you can see it peeking out from behind my fluffy white...

Take a look (column to the right) at some of the gorgeous intersectionals being developed by breeder Don Smith.Several days ago, I narrowed my choice to two peonies (at left), one being the traditional herbaceous kind and the other an intersectional.

My gardens suffer hard winds, severe cold and often harsh summer heat. Tall bearded irises are hardy to the extreme upper Midwest. In this article I share my top ten stress-free plants with my fellow gardeners.