Plant irises July through September. They do best in full sun but need at least a half day of sun. Plant in well-drained soil with rhizome exposed at the surface or just below. There should be no ...

One of the joys of having a pond or water feature in your garden is that you can grow plants that won’t grow anywhere else. I studied horticulture in the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin where, in ...

Question: When is the best time to divide and plant my existing iris rhizome bulbs and to plant new iris rhizomes bulbs? – Jerry Fischer, Concord Answer: Iris suppliers usually start shipping the ...

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 ...

Among my favorite spring wildflowers are the amazingly beautiful native Louisiana iris species. You may see them blooming in swampy or boggy areas or in ditches along roads. In gardens and landscapes, ...