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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's a magical time when bearded iris flowers unfurl their pencil-slim buds to reveal a kaleidoscope of color in spring. Once ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When summer's lush greenness gives way to the sunset hues of autumn, you'd expect the garden to overflow with asters and ...

Irises are hardy, low-maintenance perennials admired for their stunning flowers and diverse color palettes, which range from vibrant purples and blues to soft whites and yellows. With their elegant, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Not all flowering bulbs, tubers, and corms thrive in pots. Knowing which to plant will save you time and ensure a colorful container garden from spring to fall.

Specialty bulbs, sometimes called minor bulbs, reflect the many other spring bulb treasures that can be planted in fall to herald the next growing season. Because many are diminutive, they are perfect ...

The darker days of winter are slowly making their departure and lighter evenings remind us that spring is nearly here. That's why I'm not waiting any longer to curate my list of perennial bulbs to ...