Planting irises straight from the nursery? You may want to consider trying out a simple DIY test to check the health of your soil, its Ph levels, and its drainage capacity. If it's loosely packed ...

Learn about planting iris rhizomes and growing iris flowers. We explain how to care for irises including bearded irises, and their soil, water, sun needs.

Autumn = Iris planting timeYou’ll likely find it impossible to plant bulb irises at any other point of the year, as they are only available online, in garden centres, and via mail order during ...

Fall is the standard planting time for irises, although some can also be planted in early spring. You should begin planting bearded irises in summer in the coldest-winter climates.

Louisiana irises, such as the copper irises, have perfectly flat leaves, and you can't feel any veins. Dan Gill is a horticulturist with the LSU AgCenter.

If you're planting several plants in a bed, plant them in a group spacing them about 12 inches apart. Providing adequate moisture is an important part of growing Louisiana irises.

I think of irises as the most sociable of plants, since you only need some to have lots. This means there are usually plenty to share with friends, and by now, my irises have traveled far and wide ...

Bearded irises often bloom sparsely the year after planting. Many trees and shrubs are the same way; they put their energy into establishing roots, rather than flowers.

Homes & Gardens See fields of irises in bloom then grow your own: Tips from the Greater Portland Iris Society (photos) Updated: May. 24, 2015, 1:10 p.m. | Published ...