Want peony blooms every spring? Plant fall peonies to enjoy these beauties in your flower garden. Also learn when to divide ...

Blight and other fungal diseases are a common enemy in the garden. This week's column includes tips for addressing — and not spreading — the problem.

Q: My peony has weird yellow rings on the leaves on one side of the plant. Is it serious? Would it help to remove those leaves? A: It is a virus, probably one called tobacco rattle virus.

When it comes to old-fashioned peonies, the answer hasn’t changed during the years — cut herbaceous peonies back to 3 to 4 inches in height when the leaves lose their luster and turn color.