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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The bearded iris is beloved for its large, showy, fragrant flowers. It has six petals: three upright or standard, three drooping or falling, and a frilly beard in the center that leads pollinators to ...

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 ...

Refrigerating daffodil, narcissus and Dutch iris bulbs won't hurt the plants but it's not necessary. (Hector Amezcua for The Sacramento Bee) QUESTION: I have ordered several daffodil, narcissus and ...

Planting season for daffodils, tulips and other bulbs begins in late October in Louisiana. (NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune archive). Question: I have ordered several daffodil, narcissus, and Dutch iris ...

A swan struts his stuff at Swan Lake Iris Gardens in Sumter, a sheltered park of quiet pathways and boundless beauty. Matt Richardson Special to The Island Packet/ The Beaufort Gazette There was once ...

As the gardening season winds down, consider preparing a pleasant spring surprise for yourself. Fall is the perfect time to create a container garden of spring bulbs that you can enjoy indoors before ...