When summer's lush greenness gives way to the sunset hues of autumn, you'd expect the garden to overflow with asters and chrysanthemums. But bearded iris? How did this flouncy flower of spring ...

It's a magical time when bearded iris flowers unfurl their pencil-slim buds to reveal a kaleidoscope of color in spring. Once commonly called flags, these perennials flourish in USDA Zones 3-9, where ...

Find out when to cut back irises to keep these perennials healthy and looking their best. Blooming after early spring flowers ...

FARGO — No wonder gardeners love their plants; flowers have all the anthers. Although summer is fleeting fast, there’s much to be done around the yard and garden. Following is a list of garden tasks ...

As gardeners, we often find ourselves in a bit of a predicament. First of all, if we admit it, we want all the flowers. We also like to share our flowers. I would guess that irises are one of the more ...

The first records we have relating to iris flowers dates back to 1479 B.C., nearly 3,500 years ago. The flower made such an impression on Egyptian King Thutmose III that, after conquering Syria, he ...

First, local growers were lauded at the 2015 national convention of the American Iris Society for their outstanding plants. Longtime Santa Cruz hybridizer Joe Ghio added to the many awards he’s earned ...

I’ve had iris for several years, but they didn’t seem to bloom as much this year as usual. Any suggestions? GM There are some 200 to 300 varieties of iris, but I am guessing you are talking about the ...

(WLUK) -- The Green Bay Botanical Garden is sharing tips as people get the itch to get in their gardens. Lindsay Hendricks, Assistant Director of Horticulture, shows how to easily divide iris plants ...

Many area gardeners want to use more native plants in their landscapes. There are wonderful trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous plants native to Louisiana and the Gulf Coast that are excellent choices ...