Sometimes to get your early spring garden ready, you need to start in the fall. A little work now will ensure bright, ...

We know that evergreens are often used in the landscape for winter interest, but you aren't limited to just those plants.

Think ahead! It’s something all gardeners have to do. In winter we think of spring; in summer we think of autumn and in autumn… we think of spring bulbs. Now is the best time to plant crocuses, ...

Every autumn, gardeners around the world prepare for the spring season by planting an array of flower bulbs. However, many ...

Enjoy the beautiful autumnal colored leaves of red, burgundy, yellow, gold and orange. Buy cold-hardy bulbs to plant outdoors and get extra ones to "force" indoors and enjoy during the winter. Cut ...

Irises are such a broad group of flowering plants that choosing varieties for your garden can be overwhelming. There are over three hundred species, and plant breeders have been creating tons of ...

Q: I wanted to know if you can dig out bulbs of irises from one yard to another. The irises have been in the yard for many years. Will they do OK in my yard if I dig them out and transplant them in my ...

Beautiful weather this week. It’s hard to believe it is December! While we are chillin’ this winter, did you know so are many of our plants? Many plants actually have a required chilling period to ...

Autumn is the perfect time to plant bulbs to flower in spring in both borders and pots. Once planted, most will return each year and multiply in numbers over time. Look out for them in garden centres ...

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 ...

In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow, a messenger who brought an arc of color to the sky. In our gardens, the blooms of the iris bring a rainbow of color to our landscape. It ...