Division has a few benefits. For one, irises have a tendency to become overcrowded, which can lead to sad-looking plants and ...

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 ...

Dig a hole about two to three times the size of your division. Place your transplant in the hole at the same depth it was ...

Question: We have some bearded iris that have spread out from their original planted spot and now form a circle with an empty spot in the middle. Can we divide them and replant them back into the spot ...

Iris in bloom (top), iris borer larva in an iris rhizome (bottom) Q • My irises didn’t bloom well this year, and a friend recommended that I divide them. When is the best time to do that? Any tips on ...

These are available in the garden center of most home improvement stores and garden centers. You could make your own out of ...

While July gardening chores revolve around watering, weeding, deadheading and helping plants through the heat, those chores might include transplanting bearded iris and watching for powdery mildew on ...

We’re not technically in fall yet and it’s still very hot outside. Nevertheless, now is the time to start some of those jobs ...

For these perennials, fall division comes with substantial risks, including the inability to endure cold weather and fight ...

A: The round, red-colored structures in your photo are the seed-bearing pods, or fruits, of the magnolia. The pods can be quite ornamental, adding fall and winter interest. Thanks also for the ...