Q: I wanted to know if you can dig out bulbs of irises from one yard to another. The irises have been in the yard for many years. Will they do OK in my yard if I dig them out and transplant them in my ...
Choosing the right rhizomes is essential. Irises are hardy, low-maintenance perennials admired for their stunning flowers and diverse color palettes, which range from vibrant purples and blues to soft ...
If you want beautiful beds filled with daffodils, tulips or Dutch irises next spring, plant them now through early December. To get started, purchase the highest quality bulbs your budget will allow.
KUSA - I think most gardeners would agree that this has been an unusual growing season--to say the least. I'm scratching my head wondering why my late summer and fall bloomers are budded up and ready ...
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, ...
While July gardening chores revolve around watering, weeding, deadheading and helping plants through the heat, those chores might include transplanting bearded iris and watching for powdery mildew on ...
For an early spring indoor surprise, consider planting some bulbs in a few pots. Sink the pots in the garden for 10-15 weeks, which allows them a necessary cold treatment. Bring the pots indoors, ...
Many spring-blooming bulbs come back year after year and actually spread with age. It's possible to "expand your flock" by digging up clusters of bulbs, separating them, and replanting them right away ...
Amaryllis Photo from the NOLA.com|The Times-Picayune archive Amaryllis bulbs can be planted in pots indoors now. When April arrives, plant the bulbs into your garden. In the spring, the amaryllis will ...
Mother Nature seems to be teasing us this spring with just enough days of mid-60s weather to get our attention but is leaving us time to move plants around in the garden. When plants are dormant, they ...