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

Among my favorite spring wildflowers are the amazingly beautiful native Louisiana iris species. You may see them blooming in swampy or boggy areas or in ditches along roads. In gardens and landscapes, ...

Many area gardeners want to use more native plants in their landscapes. There are wonderful trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous plants native to Louisiana and the Gulf Coast that are excellent choices ...

Don't stow away your garden tools just yet. It's a good idea to plant this blue-purple perennial in fall to give it a strong ...

Most urbanites, and many suburbanites, are restricted to containers when planting a garden. Containers have a lot of advantages: they’re portable, cheap, and can be placed in awkward places, from ...

If you’re an avid gardener, the prospect of so many weeks of drab winter without a garden to enjoy can seem dismal. That’s when containers of colorful plant combinations, placed on the porch, patio or ...

Have you ever gone to the grocery store for, say, milk, and left with a cartful of impulse buys? Well, I visited a couple of nurseries last week in search of one specific plant and left with nearly ...

Seven Days is 30, and we need your help to celebrate. With your donation, we’ll stay on track, delivering rigorous reporting on Vermont news and culture. I live in an apartment with an incredibly ...

Louisiana iris is the name used worldwide for a unique group of Louisiana native iris species and, in particular, their hybrids. Their extraordinary beauty and reliability in the garden have made them ...

Division has a few benefits. For one, irises have a tendency to become overcrowded, which can lead to sad-looking plants and ...