Showy irises are standouts in any flower garden, whether you use them as a border or as the star of the show. The distinct shape and petal arrangement make these flowers easy to identify, even though ...

Q: I wanted to know if you can dig out bulbs of irises from one yard to another. The irises have been in the yard for many years. Will they do OK in my yard if I dig them out and transplant them in my ...

I enjoy reading your gardening newsletter, especially because I am attempting to build up beds of perennials and bulbs around my yard. I’m a bit gardening challenged, however, so I’m enjoying your ...

Perfect for experienced and novice gardeners alike, this June bloomer is reliable, rugged and easy to grow and look after. And there's plenty of variety to choose from: there are some 300 species in ...

October might seem like the perfect time to start winding down your garden planting, mostly spent preparing the soil for the dreaded, but inevitable first frost. You may be employing a few choice ...

WHEN they first appear in February, the reticulata irises scarcely warrant a second glance - just a tuft of curiously triangular leaves and what looks like a small, green rocket emerging from its silo ...

The days are lengthening and the first shoots are starting through the ground. Occasionally, spring is detectable on a warmish zephyr. It’s the time of year when small groups of people can be found ...

Bearded irises are, undoubtedly, the tall standouts of the spring bulbs, with their showstopper flowers, complete with the ruffled edges that give them their name. If you’re looking for more variety, ...

A collection of narcissi, cyclamen and other small bulbs can make a bright indoor display to distract you from the gloom outside Small bulbs, such as hyacinths, in pots can make a jaunty table display ...

Iris are one of the easiest garden flowers to grow. They are also referred to as a pass-along plant, because we have starts from our parents or grandparents that have been handed down through ...