If you want your irises (Iridaceae spp.) to put on a real show next spring, don't reach for the clippers too soon. It's easy to get impatient when the flower stalks start to flop in midsummer, but ...

Division has a few benefits. For one, irises have a tendency to become overcrowded, which can lead to sad-looking plants and fewer flowers. Resetting a bed every few years by removing the older ...

This rare purple perennial not only thrives in wet soil and standing water, it also adds gorgeous purple blooms as it quickly grows in your yard.

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

Q: What are these structures growing on our Spring Welcome Magnolia? — Randy S. A: The round, red-colored structures in your photo are the seed-bearing pods, or fruits, of the magnolia. The pods can ...

Carrie Schmidt-de la Fuente, a reference librarian at the Main Library, works consistently to procure donations in the community and keep the library stocked. All of the seed libraries operate on the ...

The North Louisiana Economic Partnership has purchased the former Libbey Glass manufacturing complex in Shreveport. The goal is to remediate and reposition the 850,000-square-foot facility to attract ...

A private firefighting company says it stepped into the breach last month when flames engulfed a Tangipahoa Parish oil and lubricants plant, but now can't get the company to pay its $6.16 million bill ...

Whether public or private, whimsical and well-curated gardens can always strike up a sense of awe. In order to help those seeking to visit the perfect public garden, HGTV has released a list of the ...