Division has a few benefits. For one, irises have a tendency to become overcrowded, which can lead to sad-looking plants and ...

Question: Our African irises have been in bloom after forming a large clump. When can they be divided and how to make smaller clusters? Answer: After enjoying the spring display of blooms it’s time to ...

Don't stow away your garden tools just yet. It's a good idea to plant this blue-purple perennial in fall to give it a strong ...

Planning a low-maintenance, long-lasting garden? These 8 perennial picks will return and bloom each year, bringing beauty and ...

Add mulch: Fall-planted perennials are susceptible to heaving out of the soil in the freeze-and-thaw cycles during their ...

Many area gardeners want to use more native plants in their landscapes. There are wonderful trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous plants native to Louisiana and the Gulf Coast that are excellent choices ...

Salvia blooms early in the spring, bringing the first burst of color to your garden. If planted in full sun and well-drained ...

As a child growing up in the mountains of Western North Carolina, I thought irises were part of the orchid family because their blooms were just as spectacular and exotic. I would find native irises ...

This year's South Plains Fair is bringing the addition of what Lubbock's Texas A&M Agrilife extension office is calling a ...

This week's Plant Pick of the Week is a spring-blooming bulb with flowers that look like round purple lollipops.

Many of the perennial plants in our landscapes are slowing down at this time of year. With fall and winter drawing near, a ...