Many of the perennial plants in our landscapes are slowing down at this time of year. With fall and winter drawing near, a season of dormancy is approaching for these plants. Not so for Louisiana ...

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Exceptionally hardy, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, bearded irises are one of the easiest perennials to grow in cold-weather regions. Though they are mostly care-free, these irises do need to ...

Iris in bloom (top), iris borer larva in an iris rhizome (bottom) Q • My irises didn’t bloom well this year, and a friend recommended that I divide them. When is the best time to do that? Any tips on ...

Irises grow easily in the garden, however, gardeners should give the flowering-plants attention in August, says experts. By dividing and replanting clumps that have become too large, gardeners can ...

As a general rule, most perennials can be safely moved either in the early spring, after the ground is warm and the plants are just starting to come up, or in the fall after blooming is finished.

Few flowering perennials provide more enjoyment for less effort than iris. With colorful blooms that rival those of orchids in intricacy, irises grow easily in the garden. Seemingly, without a care in ...

I got an email a few years ago from a person asking why his irises were not blooming. I have had an iris in my garden bed for as long as I can remember. My parents grew iris when I was growing up at ...