As a child growing up in the mountains of Western North Carolina, I thought irises were part of the orchid family because their blooms were just as spectacular and exotic. I would find native irises ...

A bench sits on a sandy shore under a tree, looking out over a pond with trees on the other side. - Wirestock/Getty Images Are you one of the unlucky homeowners that has a forever damp part of the ...

With so many gorgeous varieties of bearded iris available, it's hard to know where to begin. Enter professional gardener Peg ...

An early season garden tour showcased various blooming flowers, including peonies, amsonia, chives, poppies and yarrows. The tour highlighted several iris varieties, notably the large, uniquely ...

Q: My husband, Gary, found one blooming iris and six buds in our flower garden on Oct. 26, which was amazing to be blooming so late! I brought the buds inside and put them in a vase with water, and ...

Gardening is a rewarding hobby, but it can be frustrating when your once-blooming beauties start to dwindle over the years.