Don't bury the rhizomes too deep as they need to be baked by the sun to flower well. Irises are affected by a number of diseases caused by bacteria and fungi. Some affect the leaves while others ...

However, you'll find stunning types of irises in both groups. Make sure you know the differences in planting bulbs versus rhizomes — the timing, the depth, and the way you plant them are different.

Some plants will accumulate the metals--which tend to be very toxic--in their tissue. These may not only solve the problem but may ... blue and yellow iris, water plantain, cardinal flower ...

Help save the Earth by replacing half your lawn and/or non-native plants with native species, even in containers, plus a list of April's plant-related events.

Mother Nature is unpredictable and extreme weather can take its toll on plants. Discover rugged perennials and shrubs that ...

Many can be grown in containers and plant breeders are always producing new, often less vigorous cultivars that are better suited to gardens. A bit of research around specific cultivars should reveal ...

Luckily, if you know what to look for in your ice plant before and after planting it, you'll know how to avoid these problems. Succulents are widely known as resilient, low-maintenance plants, and ...

When plant problems are noticed, positively identify what’s causing the symptoms and determine if control is needed. If so, decide which methods work best. A pesticide may not be the best choice.

Once daytime highs start staying in the 80s, and certainly as they hit the 90s and nighttime lows stay in the 70s, the plants ...

The Iris unguicularis ‘Mary Barnard’ is Mary Berry’s favourite flower – she often gives hers as presents to friends - Getty/Andrew Lawson ...