Many of the perennial plants in our landscapes are slowing down at this time of year. With fall and winter drawing near, a season of dormancy is approaching for these plants. Not so for Louisiana ...

Exceptionally hardy, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, bearded irises are one of the easiest perennials to grow in cold-weather regions. Though they are mostly care-free, these irises do need to ...

Dividing plants is my favorite way to make more plants of a pre-existing plant, for free. While it's true that not all plants can be divided (propagated through division), one plant that loves to be ...

Irises grow easily in the garden, however, gardeners should give the flowering-plants attention in August, says experts. By dividing and replanting clumps that have become too large, gardeners can ...

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Iris in bloom (top), iris borer larva in an iris rhizome (bottom) Q • My irises didn’t bloom well this year, and a friend recommended that I divide them. When is the best time to do that? Any tips on ...