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Divide irises when they are dormant in midsummer. After blooming in spring, plants slowly move into a dormant period that ...
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Bearded Iris: Care and Growing Guide - MSNBearded Iris Care Popular bearded irises are easy to grow provided you plant them in a sunny site with well-draining soil.
There are two dietes species that carry the common name butterfly iris. The rhizomatous plants in this genus, too, are known as fortnight lilies because their bloom crops come in two-week periods.
Irises do not require much care, another plus for the beginning gardener. You should water your plants often enough before blooming time to keep the soil moist, but not wet.
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House Digest on MSNThe Best Time To Fertilize The Iris In Your GardenWhen given the right nutrients at the right time, your flower garden can thrive. Thanks to our master gardener, we learned the best time to fertilize irises.
Irises put on quite a show this spring, but now what? With more than 300 species varying in flower form, color, cultural needs and blooming times, keeping track of the care each needs can be ...
If you have issues on tree care including covering flare roots, selecting a contractor, oak wilt protection and watering, this class is for you.
When preparing a spot to plant Louisiana irises, incorporate a generous 3-inch layer of compost, rotted manure or peat moss and a general purpose fertilizer following label directions.
Iris pallida, also known as variegated sweet iris, has a particularly striking leaf, with elegant vertical stripes of cream and white, and the added benefit of being less prone to rot.
How to care for heat-stressed plants: Dan Gill explains Fresh flavors from the garden: A guide to growing summer herbs Eat ripe Louisiana blueberries now, and get ready to plant your own for next ...
This week’s column is again devoted to a reader’s request: Dear Sue: I would like to know about the care of irises. How to plant them; when to transplant them, and when and how to cut them back.
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