Iris bulbs only take up a few inches in the soil ... alongside them that will continue to bloom throughout the season. Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) represent a brilliant option because ...

Nnenna Freelon performs “Black Iris,” which was inspired by the rare flower’s unique blossoming. Nnenna Freelon’s song “Black Iris,” from her album “Beneath the Skin,” draws ...

(Juglone is a chemical that black walnut trees produce. This prevents other plants from growing beneath them.) When planting ...