The word on the street (I’ve always wanted to say that) is that the Dutch iris is a short-lived perennial. Tell that to Romano an incredible showy bloomer that we have in the garden which was planted ...

A: Plant these bulbs in October and November in a compost-enriched well-draining soil. Add a bit of sand in each hole, then place 2 inches of soil over each bulb. Fertilize during the growing season.

If you want beautiful beds filled with daffodils, tulips or Dutch irises next spring, plant them now through early December. To get started, purchase the highest quality bulbs your budget will allow.

Bearded irises are, undoubtedly, the tall standouts of the spring bulbs, with their showstopper flowers, complete with the ruffled edges that give them their name. If you’re looking for more variety, ...

The word on the street (I've always wanted to say that) is that the Dutch iris is a short-lived perennial. Tell that to Romano, an incredibly showy bloomer we have in the garden that was planted in ...

The mythology of the iris dates back to Ancient Greece — the goddess Iris personified the rainbow and acted as the link between heaven and earth. Irises are among the most beloved and easy to grow ...

Even though it doesn’t quite feel like spring, it’s not too early to start planning your garden and spring planting. Although many iris varieties are planted in the fall, there is a variety of the ...

Q. I’m wondering what I’ve done to mess up my garlic this fall — after growing garlic successfully for many years. Maybe I went wrong with planting a little earlier this year. The garlic cloves I ...

Q: We have tall pine trees planted by the original owner of our property about 53 years ago. They are adjacent to our drive. Last year we cut the bottom 5 or 6 feet of branches to make it easier for ...