As gardeners, we often find ourselves in a bit of a predicament. First of all, if we admit it, we want all the flowers. We also like to share our flowers. I would guess that irises are one of the more ...

(WLUK) -- The Green Bay Botanical Garden is sharing tips as people get the itch to get in their gardens. Lindsay Hendricks, Assistant Director of Horticulture, shows how to easily divide iris plants ...

Q. I am fond of the bearded irises in my garden, but their growth and flowering were disappointing this year. I’m wondering ...

One reader asks how to divide up bearded irises to produce healthier blooms. Another questions what to look for when buying spring blooming bulbs. Two garden experts share their advice. Darlene F. of ...

September is half over, and there is still plenty to do before winter arrives with rainy boots. This is the perfect time to dig and divide irises. All varieties, including the Pacific Coast iris and ...

Iris, as a general rule, should be divided about every three to five years. Without timely dividing, the plants simply outgrow their allotted space in the garden. The bloom quality of the clump also ...

A decline in flowering is often remedied by splitting. Lift the whole clump with a garden fork and shake soil off the rhizomes. Break up the clump into manageable pieces. Use a knife to cut out the ...