[header] How to divide and transplant peonies [title] Cut the stems of the peonies down to ground level in september. [title] Prepare your new planting area. [step] It is best to prepare the soil for the new plant before digging the peonies out of the ground. 
Plant the newly-divided plants as quickly as possible so the roots do not have time to dry out. [substeps] Choose an area that receives full sun.