Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's a magical time when bearded iris flowers unfurl their pencil-slim buds to reveal a kaleidoscope of color in spring. Once ...

Bearded irises are stunning but need year-round care to stay healthy and pest-free. From seasonal feeding to natural pest control, timing and technique make all the difference. With the right approach ...

Owing to climactic conditions here in the Inland Northwest and my admittedly lazy ways, perennials in my garden have to meet a long list of criteria. They have to be heat and cold tolerant, drought ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Blue and white irises in bloom. - Kazakov Maksim/Shutterstock Bearded irises (Iris germanica) are vigorous perennials that bloom ...

Question: I have mature bearded, Siberian and Japanese irises in the garden at the older house we bought this year. These have all finished blooming. How do I best care for them now through the summer ...

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 ...

A friend of mine said she had bearded irises that had beautiful blooms this spring. Unfortunately, they have spread too much and she needs to divide and move them to another location. Irises are ...

Irises are in bloom now through July and fields across Oregon and Washington are fluttering in blues, pinks and almost every color combination imaginable. That seems fitting since the perennial was ...

A: As soon as bearded irises are done blooming, remove the spent blooms. Removal of the spent flowers improves the appearance of the plants and prevents seed pod formation. Bearded irises require ...

To iris enthusiasts, The Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (SDB) is well known, second only to the Tall Bearded (TB) in popularity. However, to most gardeners and even gardeners that show, the SDB iris is ...

Bearded iris care tips for dreamy blooms Bearded irises are timeless garden stars, known for their rainbow of colors and graceful blooms. With the right planting depth, soil, and sunlight, they can ...

Question: I understand this is the time of year to divide irises. How should I do it? Is this heat going to be a problem? Beth, Tulsa. Answer: I presume you are referring to bearded irises, the showy, ...