Peony and rose garden

Love peonies?

Michael Marriott, senior rosarian of David Austin Roses in Shropshire, England, shares his top tips for designing rose beds, borders and gardens.

Peonies are like the timeless little black dress of the gardening world—classy, elegant, and simply gorgeous. These showstoppers can take center stage in a mesmerizing all-peonies display, or mingle with other blooming beauties in a well-planned flower garden. But the secret to a breathtaking peony garden lies in choosing the perfect plant pals to keep […]

Here are some of the best companion plants for peonies!

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Ahhhhh I have been meaning to write this blogpost since last year!! My favorite current subject: DAVID AUSTIN GARDEN ROSES!!! I have been gardening for three years now, it’s safe to say that it has become my newest obsession. There is nothing like growing these beautiful ladies, their beauty just makes my heart so happy. When we first bought the house, I planted 14 peonies!! I knew nothing about gardening, just that I wanted lots and lots of flowers. After the first season I quickly realized…

Getting the most our of peonies season. When peonies bloom, how to have continuous blooms for 6 weeks, and what to do after peonies bloom.

Peonies are a gardener’s delight! They are beloved for their bountiful blooms, bold foliage, inviting fragrance and exquisite beauty. Though they rarely bloom the first year of planting, when they do, they sustain a lifetime of beautiful flowers. Perhaps you are wondering to yourself, "Where should I plant peonies to ensure abundant blossoms?" Peonies like […]

Roses are a well-known garden staple because they're romantic, whimsical, sweetly scented, and a classic addition to any landscape or cut-flower arrangement. Whether your garden style is cottage, eclectic, modern, or all of the above, what you plant with your roses can impact how they look in the overall landscape. Enhance your rose garden with these perennials, shrubs, and grasses that require similar light levels, soil, and other growing conditions as roses

Ready to transform your garden into a mesmerizing haven of roses? Here are some top-notch ideas to help you create a rose garden that's not just a feast for

Formal or informal, elegant or rustic, rose gardens can easily be adapted to your taste and budget. Explore our rose garden ideas and discover more.

Best peony growing tips to grow the healthiest, most beautiful peony flowers.

Our ongoing romance with roses grows deeper with every generation, and most "mind's eye" gardens would surely include at least a few rose specimens.

While stunning all on their own, it's great to know what to plant with peonies, especially if you're an avid plant-lover and interested in expanding your

Tips on how to grow peonies. Everything from soil conditions to USDA zones to ants and including how and when to prune your peony for a bouquet.

Discover 10 flower garden color schemes that will transform your outdoor space into a vibrant masterpiece. Perfect for garden planning!