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 ...

Q: My Japanese irises bloomed beautifully the first two seasons, but haven’t bloomed for the last couple of years. Any suggestions? A: The flowers on Japanese iris (Iris ensata) are among the most ...

One of the oldest and best-known perennials in the home landscape is the bearded iris, sometimes called a German iris or a flag. But the genus Iris contains almost 300 species, and many irises have ...

Rhizomatous iris -- the kind that grows from rhizomes -- includes Siberian, Japanese and bearded iris. (Other types of iris grow from bulbs and have different care requirements.) To keep rhizomatous ...

There are several different types of iris to grow in the garden, including bearded German irises, Siberian irises, and Dutch irises. Japanese irises (Iris ensata), also known as Japanese water irises, ...

Bearded irises grow from rhizomes, a modified stem that grows at or just below the soil surface. Rhizones are shallowly planted in the soil, so won’t disturb rose roots. Irises make good rose ...

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, ...

The temperatures dipped on Tuesday night and I sincerely hope none of your plants were damaged. It has been a beautiful spring and I am ready for nights above 50 degrees. I'm anxious to plant some of ...

Question: I have mature bearded, Siberian and Japanese irises in the garden at the older house we bought this year. These have all finished blooming. How do I best care for them now through the summer ...

For those who live in Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, tsuyu officially began last week. Although in some years little or no rain falls in this rainy season, I personally always hope the heavens open to ...