Despite the garden myth, ants do not help peony buds open – they’re only interested in the sweet nectar from the buds and aren’t harmful to the plant.
May 30, 2026
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May 30, 2026 1:06 a.m.
The magic of peonies in the early summer garden
Some call them old-fashioned; I call them timeless heirlooms passed through generations.