The word on the street (I’ve always wanted to say that) is that the Dutch iris is a short-lived perennial. Tell that to Romano an incredible showy bloomer that we have in the garden which was planted ...

The word on the street (I've always wanted to say that) is that the Dutch iris is a short-lived perennial. Tell that to Romano, an incredibly showy bloomer we have in the garden that was planted in ...

A: Plant these bulbs in October and November in a compost-enriched well-draining soil. Add a bit of sand in each hole, then place 2 inches of soil over each bulb. Fertilize during the growing season.

Bearded irises are, undoubtedly, the tall standouts of the spring bulbs, with their showstopper flowers, complete with the ruffled edges that give them their name. If you’re looking for more variety, ...

Some people garden because they love the labor that goes with it while others just like to feel the dirt in their hands. I garden because I love the sight of a pretty yard filled with color. After ...

Q: I wanted to know if you can dig out bulbs of irises from one yard to another. The irises have been in the yard for many years. Will they do OK in my yard if I dig them out and transplant them in my ...

Refrigerating daffodil, narcissus and Dutch iris bulbs won't hurt the plants but it's not necessary. (Hector Amezcua for The Sacramento Bee) QUESTION: I have ordered several daffodil, narcissus and ...

The mythology of the iris dates back to Ancient Greece — the goddess Iris personified the rainbow and acted as the link between heaven and earth. Irises are among the most beloved and easy to grow ...

No matter how much you think you know about plants, there are still plenty of surprises that await. With nearly 400,000 plant species identified worldwide, it is little wonder that every time you step ...

Dutch iris? Bearded iris? Japanese iris? Native iris? I have some beautiful iris blooming under my oak tree. I didn’t plant them. I probably wouldn’t have planted them in my mostly native garden. But ...

Finish planting spring flowering bulbs, such as Dutch irises, daffodils, narcissus and lilies, by early December. (NOLA.com|The Times-Picayune archive) QUESTION: I just purchased some Dutch iris and ...