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 ...

Perfect for a sunny garden, irises produce beautiful, stunning flowers from the late spring into the summer, depending on the ...

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 ...

Follow these simple steps for better blooms ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: I discovered some very fat borers in the rhizomes of my large blue iris. I pulled everything out and burned it, then rototilled heavily. I ordered new iris but am afraid the borers will come back.

Find out when to cut back irises to keep these perennials healthy and looking their best. Blooming after early spring flowers ...