As gardeners, we often find ourselves in a bit of a predicament. First of all, if we admit it, we want all the flowers. We also like to share our flowers. I would guess that irises are one of the more ...

Now is the perfect time to divide your irises as the soil has been loosened by recent rains. Irises are one of the easiest perennials to grow in our area. Johnson County K-State Research & Extension ...

The total rain for the year was nearly average in most of our area, but you are right, it was erratic and I bet you are also ...

I’ve had iris for several years, but they didn’t seem to bloom as much this year as usual. Any suggestions? GM There are some 200 to 300 varieties of iris, but I am guessing you are talking about the ...

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 ...

FARGO — No wonder gardeners love their plants; flowers have all the anthers. Although summer is fleeting fast, there’s much to be done around the yard and garden. Following is a list of garden tasks ...

Beautiful weather this week. It’s hard to believe it is December! While we are chillin’ this winter, did you know so are many of our plants? Many plants actually have a required chilling period to ...

If you want your irises (Iridaceae spp.) to put on a real show next spring, don't reach for the clippers too soon. It's easy to get impatient when the flower stalks start to flop in midsummer, but ...

A 10-acre open space preserve high above Sausalito will likely undergo a thinning of invasive plants and trees this fall to keep it from becoming a blowtorch. The move also will improve the prospect ...