As a child growing up in the mountains of Western North Carolina, I thought irises were part of the orchid family because their blooms were just as spectacular and exotic. I would find native irises ...

Most irises need at least six hours of direct sunlight daily to produce vibrant blooms. While newly planted rhizomes thrive ...

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, ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Early-blooming iris add a lot to the garden at the time when nothing but a ...

The majestic irises stand regally, their crowns of color providing contrast to the vibrant green of a spring landscape. With its beds and beds of blooming irises, The Iris Farm is more than just an ...

Q: My husband, Gary, found one blooming iris and six buds in our flower garden on Oct. 26, which was amazing to be blooming so late! I brought the buds inside and put them in a vase with water, and ...

If you grow the traditional tall bearded iris, you know that their brilliant color adds a beautiful site to your garden in the late spring. The problem is that, while the traditional iris are ...

Cut lawn grass high and often so you don't get masses of clips like these. The ample moisture of May got our lawns off to a good start. You've probably been cutting at least weekly and generating lots ...

Delicate purple Siberian irises are blooming throughout Hershey Gardens. Inside the garden cottage last weekend bloomed an even wider range of irises. The Susquehanna Iris Society’s annual show ...

Q: I have bearded iris planted in different parts of the yard, all have well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight and are not planted deeply. Why do the buds dry up just as they are about to bloom? A: ...

Q: As I was out in garden on Saturday, October 7th, my eye caught a glimpse of deep purple, and I was surprised by a beautiful iris with 6 buds! I brought several inside, and they’re making a lovely ...