Q: My peonies have powdery mildew and I'm wondering what I can do to get rid of it. What causes this? I'm planning to divide them this fall but I don't want to spread it into a different flower bed. - ...
Q: I’ve had peonies for many years. This fall when I cut them back, some were white, as if covered with mold. Will it affect the plant next year? Should I be doing anything about it? Do you know what ...
Dear Carol: For the past two years, my peonies have gotten white spots on the leaves. This happens after they have finished blooming. Some of the stems are now covered with what appears to be a white ...
“The leaves of my peonies are covered with what appears to be a white mold, with some of the leaves even turning brown already. What is this problem, and will it affect the plants next year? Should I ...
This is the time of year we are all busy cleaning up our gardens for winter. Hopefully you have taken pictures of where things were planted this year. This helps next spring when plants emerge and it ...
Q: Attached are photos of the peonies I care for at our church. To me, it looks like they have powdery mildew, which has happened the past three years or so. They’re on the east side, get plenty of ...
Peonies are a common sight in many yards. They are typically grown for their showy blooms in the spring but also have attractive foliage that can act as a backdrop in landscape beds. While peonies are ...
Hey, folks, Its a fact of gardening that once you get your flowers planted, the real work begins. No sooner do your plants peak than the bugs find them. So the gardener's motto for June should be ...
Did you hear about the guy who enrolled in the patience seminar? He couldn’t wait for it to begin. Patience is a great virtue in gardening, and instant gratification is rare. Instead, we wait months ...