A bench sits on a sandy shore under a tree, looking out over a pond with trees on the other side. - Wirestock/Getty Images Are you one of the unlucky homeowners that has a forever damp part of the ...

As a child growing up in the mountains of Western North Carolina, I thought irises were part of the orchid family because their blooms were just as spectacular and exotic. I would find native irises ...

Good drainage, sun exposure and spacing will also serve as your best defences. Irises may look delicate and refined, but they ...

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, ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Early-blooming iris add a lot to the garden at the time when nothing but a ...

Q: My husband, Gary, found one blooming iris and six buds in our flower garden on Oct. 26, which was amazing to be blooming so late! I brought the buds inside and put them in a vase with water, and ...

The air was filled with the sweet, sugary scent of tens of thousands of tall bearded iris in full spring glory. I strolled up and down the many rows of extravagant blooming plants, their fragrances ...

Irises, in a way, are like men: They come in all shapes and sizes; some are bearded, and others aren’t. The colorful perennial will soon begin popping up and flowering in gardens throughout central ...

This is the third year that my irises are not blooming. Two years ago, a few were transplanted, but none bloomed. Last year the deer ate the greens, which grew back, but I thought that was the reason ...

Sign up for our weekly home and property newsletter, featuring homes for sale, neighborhood happenings, and more. Irises are my very favorite flower. They’re ...

Cut lawn grass high and often so you don't get masses of clips like these. The ample moisture of May got our lawns off to a good start. You've probably been cutting at least weekly and generating lots ...