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 Mae Root, 92 passed away Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia, where she had resided since 2021. Iris Mae Swangler was born June 22, 1931, at the family home to R.P and ...

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 ...

Good news: Gardening participation is up with a surprising new twist. The recent National Gardening Association survey shows another yearly increase, but interestingly the largest boost in spending ...

Even when not in bloom, their upright, sword-like foliage adds strong lines and texture to garden beds, making them reliable ...

I got an email from a reader of our column who asked why their iris was rotting fast at the root. This question caused me to think about a friend of mine who passed away a few years ago. Unfortunately ...

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 ...

Q: We brought iris bulbs from our family home in Michigan to plant in our Georgia flower beds. They are presently in our garage. How, and when, should we plant them here? — Justin Kollmeyer, Fayette ...