While red roses have their moment on Valentine's Day, these "black suited" irises come into bloom close to Halloween.

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Blackbirds can be persistent. Try stringing black twine between stakes, about 20cm above seedlings, to stop birds landing. “Humming line” is microfilament tape that vibrates when strung tightly.

A bearded iris that's in bloom but wilting - Almacron/Shutterstock If you love irises (Iridaceae), you're in good company. These stunning flowers are a perennial go-to among gardeners for many reasons ...

After three or four years of beautiful flowers, your bearded iris produced small or non-existent blooms this spring. What gives? The plants likely are reacting to being overcrowded, which means it is ...

A common problem for gardeners is a peony or bearded iris that doesn’t bloom. Almost always, the reason is incorrect planting. Unlike many perennials, peony and iris have specific planting ...