Showy irises are standouts in any flower garden, whether you use them as a border or as the star of the show. The distinct shape and petal arrangement make these flowers easy to identify, even though ...

Irises have rightfully earned their spot as a flower garden staple. First of all, irises are simply stunning, transforming even a small backyard into a regal floral display in the spring and early ...

Bearded irises are available in a rainbow of colors including whites, yellows, pinks, dark reds, oranges, purples and even black. Peak bloom time in the Lincoln area is in May, but the time to dig, ...

Dear Garden Coach: I have several clumps of Iris that have not bloomed since they were planted over two years ago. They get full sun in morning and I used Earth Doctor fertilizer to see if this would ...

Harmony Farm Supply and Nursery is hosting a day to celebrate the “Shakespeare of science,” Alexander Von Humboldt, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 13. Von Humboldt was a geographer, naturalist and ...

Recent On Gardening columns have presented the most popular groups of garden plants. I first highlighted four groups, but I now count five: California natives, dahlias, irises, roses and succulents.

Find out when to cut back irises to keep these perennials healthy and looking their best. Blooming after early spring flowers such as tulips and daffodils fade, irises steal the show both in the ...