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 ...

One reader asks how to divide up bearded irises to produce healthier blooms. Another questions what to look for when buying spring blooming bulbs. Two garden experts share their advice. Darlene F. of ...

The bearded iris is beloved for its large, showy, fragrant flowers. It has six petals: three upright or standard, three drooping or falling, and a frilly beard in the center that leads pollinators to ...

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, ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - In fall, gardeners settle bulbs under a blanket of soil and wait for spring to watch them flaunt their beauty. "It's easy to create a stunning display that bursts into bloom in the ...

If you admired your neighbor’s tulips and daffodils last spring and wished that you had some of these flowers in your yard, now is the time to plant these hardy bulbs before the ground freezes if you ...

Many area gardeners want to use more native plants in their landscapes. There are wonderful trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous plants native to Louisiana and the Gulf Coast that are excellent choices ...

Our earliest bearded irises have started blooming just in time to add color to the garden as the last of the spring flowering bulbs are fading. As such, they occupy a valuable niche in the flower ...

Among my favorite spring wildflowers are the amazingly beautiful native Louisiana iris species. You may see them blooming in swampy or boggy areas or in ditches along roads. In gardens and landscapes, ...