Dividing the crowded rhizomes could mean more blooms next spring.

"Iris gardens are now well into the season when rhizomes are to be divided and transplanted," writes columnist Tom Karwin.

Perfect for a sunny garden, irises produce beautiful, stunning flowers from the late spring into the summer, depending on the type of iris you chose. But what plants should you plant nearby, so your ...

With its sturdy, grass-like, evergreen foliage, African iris is an excellent flowering groundcover or accent plant for warm climates (if you live farther north, you can still grow it as an annual, or ...

Follow these simple steps for better blooms ...

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, ...

Your irises may be finished blooming, but the work isn't over. Learn the simple post-bloom care that helps keep plants ...

Darlene F. of Sonoma asks: My bearded irises used to bloom beautifully. This year there weren’t many blooms. They are in full sun, get plenty of water and they’re growing in good soil. There are a lot ...

One of my favourite flowers at this time of year is the yellow flag iris, Iris pseudacorus, an understated Irish native perennial with both architectural and biodiversity value. It’s probably not that ...