Bearded irises (Iris germanica) are vigorous perennials that bloom in spring in a rainbow of colors (in fact, the name iris refers to the Greek goddess of the rainbow). Bearded irises increase in size ...

Irises lose their blooms in mid summer, so you might be tempted to prune them back at this time. Experts say you should wait ...

DENVER — Everybody loves iris, but as your garden becomes shadier over time, your iris may need sunnier locations. Even if you have plenty of sun, clumps need to be divided when they become ...

Question: I have mature bearded, Siberian and Japanese irises in the garden at the older house we bought this year. These have all finished blooming. How do I best care for them now through the summer ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. When is the best time to cut the leaves of Louisiana iris plants? They bloomed ...

Cutting back perennials in the fall is often necessary to keep the plant healthy. These 33 perennial plants are best cut back ...

Q:I live on a "wild" mountainside and have groupings of Douglas iris growing in various spots. Most of them get no supplemental water and die back each summer. One rather large area of irises is in my ...

Planning a low-maintenance, long-lasting garden? These 8 perennial picks will return and bloom each year, bringing beauty and ...

Owing to climactic conditions here in the Inland Northwest and my admittedly lazy ways, perennials in my garden have to meet a long list of criteria. They have to be heat and cold tolerant, drought ...

Q I have a house that I rent out to people for vacations. We have two magnificent loquat trees in the backyard that provide shade and privacy. They also, however, drop a ton of fruit in the pool and ...