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 ...

This blend of toughness with intense, yet fleeting, beauty is an apt metaphor for Cleveland and makes Rockefeller Park Greenhouse and Botanical Garden a fitting location for preserving the work of the ...

Iris is a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants popular in many gardens. While one of the most recognizable groups of plants for many gardeners both expert and novice alike, there are some ...

This is the year of the iris. That is, at the annual Wistariahurst Museum Gardeners plant sale that will take place May 19. Gardeners divide the many different types of iris grown on the grounds and ...

Showy irises are standouts in any flower garden, whether you use them as a border or as the star of the show. The distinct shape and petal arrangement make these flowers easy to identify, even though ...

Dear Neil: I have several iris plants (not bearded iris, but types with long leaves) that produce lovely foliage, but they don't bloom. What can I do to get flowers? A: They may need more light. While ...

Old names have certainly circled back into popularity, and according to recent lists, garden-related names are back in style, too, like Violet, Dahlia, Ivy, Lily, Rose and Daisy. I guess no one wants ...

Iris is a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants popular in many gardens. While one of the most recognizable groups of plants for many gardeners both expert and novice alike, there are some ...

Finally, did it. I pruned off the ends of my pumpkin, winter squash and cantaloupe in a timely manner. If your cantaloupe are smaller than a golf ball, pinch them off. This will give the plant more ...