Our iris leaves are 4 to 6 inches tall but they are looking poorly. Iris leaves are not meant to be striped with yellow but these are. What happened? Let’s start by looking at how irises grow. The ...

Irises should be cut back after blooming to prevent energy loss in seed production and promote robust root growth. Remove unhealthy leaves promptly to prevent the spread of diseases or pests and check ...

When clumps of Iris become too dense it can restrict your plants ability to flower profusely. When this happens, it is generally a signal that it is time to divide your Iris plants. Not only will this ...

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 ...

Now is the perfect time to divide your irises as the soil has been loosened by recent rains. Irises are one of the easiest perennials to grow in our area. Johnson County K-State Research & Extension ...

Iris plants delight us in the springtime. But now is the time to act to be sure next year’s blooms are resplendent. Johnson County Extension Gracing gardens across the Midwest, irises are one of the ...