Here’s what to cut back this autumn for a head start in spring. Wait for the first few frosts, then trim these plants so that ...

Bearded irises have come a long way from the simple Iris pallida fondly called “Grandma’s flags” and grown in so many gardens many decades ago. Named for the Goddess of the Rainbow in Greek mythology, ...

Irises are beautiful flowers and there are more than 70,000 registered varieties. Iris flowers begin blooming in the late winter period until the early spring. Iris flowers are particularly attractive ...

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 ...

Many of the perennial plants in our landscapes are slowing down at this time of year. With fall and winter drawing near, a ...

Two perennials commonly associated with the end of May and Memorial Day are irises and peonies. Both are considered "old-fashioned" perennials, and both are long-lived, with plants often being divided ...

Fresh cut flower arrangements are fleeting, but you can keep them lively longer by taking a few simple steps in selection, conditioning and nourishment. “Cut flowers generally last five to seven days ...

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 ...

The first records we know of about iris flowers date back to 1479 B.C. — nearly 3,500 years ago! What a flower! It made such an impression on King Thutmose III of Egypt that after conquering Syria, he ...

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 ...

Commercial flower production for domestic or export market requires good management skills as well as a business like approach. Returns are based on quality and the variety of the flowers. Pakistan ...