Plant irises July through September. They do best in full sun but need at least a half day of sun. Plant in well-drained soil with rhizome exposed at the surface or just below. There should be no ...

Container gardening is an excellent way to bring color, fragrance and beauty to small spaces, patios, or balconies. Whether you want a beautiful floral display or a fresh supply of herbs for your ...

Among my favorite spring wildflowers are the amazingly beautiful native Louisiana iris species. You may see them blooming in swampy or boggy areas or in ditches along roads. In gardens and landscapes, ...

Our earliest bearded irises have started blooming just in time to add color to the garden as the last of the spring flowering bulbs are fading. As such, they occupy a valuable niche in the flower ...

Most of us crave color in the landscape. Colorful flowers and foliage enliven a landscape and bring interest and beauty. We typically plant colorful flowerbeds to provide splashes of color. While ...

*Growth habit: An upright evergreen perennial bulb-like plant growing to 4 feet tall and about half as wide. The leaves are sword-like iris foliage, dark green arising from rhizomes near the ground ...

Let's head to the garden. And plant, plant, plant. To help gardeners out, Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners is holding a plant sale. The Spring Plant Sale is 8 a.m. to noon, April 6. at Randle T.