The Mountain fire threatened SoCal's premier iris growers, but both survived. December is prime time to plant these exotic ...

Renowned for colorful flowers that often have detailed markings, irises are some of the most popular cottage garden plants.

Follow these steps when dividing irises. Using a shovel or spade, carefully remove the iris from the ground. Try to lift the ...

Pruning during this time of the year involves cutting back and reshaping certain plants to encourage strong healthy growth and plenty of fruit and flowers. Carrying out the gardening job now can ...

This gave me a wide experience of pruning trees, shrubs, and perennials throughout fall and into winter. There can be various reasons to prune in November and here we take a look at a range of plants ...

Our gardens 'still have so much to offer' during the winter months says a gardening expert, and names her five favourite ...

They often grow large, green foliage and produce an abundance of fruits throughout the summer and fall. A key element of getting the most squash from your plants is keeping them pruned. Pruning squash ...

“Passalong plants” — a term with its own roots in many an old family garden. When I see a purple iris I’m transported to my childhood home’s flowerbed. Vibrant, royal purple Bearded Iris ...

Diminished flowering, clumps that are overgrown or crowded, and a decline in general health in bearded (German) irises are ...