Siberian irises can be successfully grown in Colorado. They are hardier than either the German bearded or Japanese iris, both in withstanding severe climatic conditions and in withstanding the ...

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 ...

One of the oldest and best-known perennials in the home landscape is the bearded iris, sometimes called a German iris or a flag. But the genus Iris contains almost 300 species, and many irises have ...

Question: I have mature bearded, Siberian and Japanese irises in the garden at the older house we bought this year. These have all finished blooming. How do I best care for them now through the summer ...

Have you noticed how beautiful the irises are this year? Their blooms are spectacular and seem to go on forever. The cool summer so far has brought out all their wonderful colors. I cannot recall a ...

This time of year, everything in the garden needs doing. If you've sown seed outdoors, they need to be sprinkled every day to germinate. Bought or home-grown seedlings must be set out. A rigorous ...

An early season garden tour showcased various blooming flowers, including peonies, amsonia, chives, poppies and yarrows. The tour highlighted several iris varieties, notably the large, uniquely ...