When planting spring bulbs this fall, remember your companion plants! They can add contrast, serve as a backdrop, and hide ...

One reader asks how to divide up bearded irises to produce healthier blooms. Another questions what to look for when buying spring blooming bulbs. Two garden experts share their advice. Darlene F. of ...

To divide iris bulbs, cut them apart, leaving some little “eyes” (those nubs like) on each section you want to plant. Also, leave some root hairs intact with each divided section.

When nighttime temperatures are consistently around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and soil temperatures are around 55 degrees Fahrenheit, it’s time to plant certain types of bulbs. Bulbs are nature’s perfect ...

Follow these tips to grow bearded irises and grace your garden with long-lasting, colorful flowers. Reviewed by David McKinney With vibrant colors such as royal purple and sunny yellow, bearded irises ...

IRIS flowers are simple yet beautiful flowers that come in a vast array of colours. When should I plant iris bulbs?

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 ...

While you may associate flowering bulbs with spring, the work for getting these beauties to bloom actually begins during fall and winter. Many bulbs can still be planted in the garden in the winter, ...

Old House Gardens Heirloom Bulbs sells some historic perennials that are not technically bulbs, including peonies and bearded iris. One popular request is the grape-scented Iris pallida Dalmatica ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - In fall, gardeners settle bulbs under a blanket of soil and wait for spring to watch them flaunt their beauty. "It's easy to create a stunning display that bursts into bloom in the ...

CHAGRIN FALLS -- Planting bulbs is the smallest garden chore with the biggest bloomin' payoff. Just dig a hole, drop in a bulb, cover it over and wait for spring. The only trick is that you must plant ...

I enjoy reading your gardening newsletter, especially because I am attempting to build up beds of perennials and bulbs around my yard. I’m a bit gardening challenged, however, so I’m enjoying your ...