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 ...

Perfect for experienced and novice gardeners alike, this June bloomer is reliable, rugged and easy to grow and look after. And there's plenty of variety to choose from: there are some 300 species in ...

Discover seven perennial bulbs to plant in spring for summer and fall color that returns every year. Spring offers a second ...

It's a magical time when bearded iris flowers unfurl their pencil-slim buds to reveal a kaleidoscope of color in spring. Once commonly called flags, these perennials flourish in USDA Zones 3-9, where ...

I enjoy reading your gardening newsletter, especially because I am attempting to build up beds of perennials and bulbs around my yard. I’m a bit gardening challenged, however, so I’m enjoying your ...

During the autumn months it is very important to help many of our herbaceous perennials 'go to rest' over winter. One plant ...

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 ...

GARDENING fans are being urged to plant key flower bulbs this month to secure the “best-looking” spring displays, according to a leading horticulture expert. February marks the point when gardens ...

Spring flowering bulbs add interest to the landscape as they herald in spring. Because items like amaryllis, iris and narcissus can go dormant during part of the year, they are a good plant to place ...

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 ...

FARGO - Last weekend I took my wife, Mary, on a romantic getaway. I found the perfect destination. Yes, we drove to the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum near Chaska. You're probably ...