I want to transplant my peony plants from where they are now to a location where I can enjoy them more. I want to replant them to a location where I have just cut down evergreen trees (Blue Spruce type). Can I do this or will the soil be bad for them? Would I need to amend the soil or wait a few years for the soil to change since the trees are no longer there? HELP

Why do you think the soil would be bad for them?

Hello Lisa - Love peonies! Unfortunately I don't think that peonies enjoy highly acidic soil. If I recall, as pine needles decompose they increase the acidity level of the soil. How long ago did you take out the spruce?

We've always kept ours well away from the pines trees, but we have jack pine, white pine, Norway pine. Not certain if spruce needles have the same impact.

we are taking them out presently. will have to check and see if these evergreens have same acidic causing issues.
Thanks for the info

RebNew said:Hello Lisa - Love peonies! Unfortunately I don't think that peonies enjoy highly acidic soil. If I recall, as pine needles decompose they increase the acidity level of the soil. How long ago did you take out the spruce?

We've always kept ours well away from the pines trees, but we have jack pine, white pine, Norway pine. Not certain if spruce needles have the same impact.

Apparently pine needles have no effect on soil acidity.

https://www.gardenmyths.com/pi...

Wow, do I feel dumb. I have never questioned that! Thanks for the information.

RebNew said:Wow, do I feel dumb. I have never questioned that! Thanks for the information.

Well, I thought the same thing. Lot's of garden myths out there. No need to feel dumb.

I didn't know either, that's why I asked 'why' lol. Dumb people don't ask questions. You're not dumb 😀

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Mindi

Thank you all for the information. It has been very helpful.