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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While July gardening chores revolve around watering, weeding, deadheading and helping plants through the heat, those chores might include transplanting bearded iris and watching for powdery mildew on ...

Bearded Iris germanica are some of the most lovely late spring / early summer flowering perennials. They produce beautiful blooms in many different colors and offer a unique foliage for any dry, sunny ...

When clumps of Iris become too dense it can restrict your plants ability to flower profusely. When this happens, it is generally a signal that it is time to divide your Iris plants. Not only will this ...