The best time to remove iris leaves is in fall, after the foliage is completely dead. Like other plants, irises use their leaves to manufacture the food they’ll need in the coming year. But if the ...

One reader asks how to divide up bearded irises to produce healthier blooms. Another questions what to look for when buying spring blooming bulbs. Two garden experts share their advice. Darlene F. of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: Please discuss iris rot (the leaves and stalk slimy with foul odor). What fungicide do you recommend? Will the disease travel to the healthy plants? — Chuck, Lehigh Valley A: Iris rot is a common ...