Did you recently transplant the affected plant? Many perennials have distinct crowns that must not be planted too deeply.

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

"Gardeners are currently in the midst of this year's season for cultivating Pacific Coast irises, commonly referred to as Pacificas or PCIs," writes columnist Tom Karwin. "These plants occur in ...

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 ...

Fall provides us and perennials with the perfect temperature to divide and replant them. Soil is averaging 60 degrees, a temperature that gives the divisions time to settle in and send out new roots ...

Besides adding vibrant color to your flower beds year after year, perennials are a great choice for the garden because you can easily divide them for more plants to add elsewhere in your yard. That ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you brought any house plants outside for the summer, now is the time to think about bringing them back inside. Make sure they are insect free. Begonias are shown in an outdoor pot in a western ...

It is hard to believe that we have already entered September. Seems like the summer season just began and we are already having cooler evenings and the hint of autumn in the air. Now, don’t get ...