Iris
Since there are many types of iris plants you can grow in the garden, it helps to arm yourself with the best possible iris growing tips. That’s where we come in. Not only do we provide information on how to grow iris flowers, but you’ll also find tips for planting irises of all types and essential iris care for maintaining their overall healthy and long-lasting beauty. So browse around to locate whatever iris growing tips apply to your specific needs.
Iris
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Iris Fusarium Rot: How To Treat Iris Basal Rot In Your Garden
Iris fusarium rot is a nasty, soil-borne fungus that attacks many popular garden plants, iris being no exception. Click here more information.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Iris Rust Disease: Learn About Iris Rust Control In Gardens
Iris varieties are well known and admired for their stunning blooms and ease of growing. One weakness is iris rust. Learn about the signs here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Beneficial Iris Nematodes: Using Nematodes For Iris Borer Infestations
Most gardeners are able to grow irises quite easily, but there are some issues, like iris borers, which can damage and even destroy iris plantings. With the addition of iris borer nematodes, however, this may not become an issue. Click here to learn more.
By Tonya Barnett
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Reichenbachii Iris Plants: Learn About Iris Reichenbachii Info And Care
Reichenbachii bearded iris plants are often overlooked. Don’t discount these little gems, however. Iris reichenbachii info tells us that these iris plants have something special to offer. Learn more about these species irises in this article.
By Amy Grant
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Forcing Dutch Iris Bulbs – Learn About Dutch Iris Forcing Indoors
Who can resist Dutch iris, with their tall, graceful stems and silky, elegant flowers? If you wait until late spring or early summer, you can enjoy them in the flower garden. But those impatient for the blooms can also grow Dutch iris indoors by forcing. Learn how here.
By Teo Spengler
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Algerian Iris Info: Learn How To Grow An Algerian Iris Flower
If you think that iris plants are alike, the Algerian iris plant will definitely prove you wrong. This flower produces blooms in winter versus summer as most other flowers do. For more information and growing tips, click this article.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is A Reticulated Iris – Tips For Growing Reticulated Iris Flowers
Looking to add some color to the early blooming crocuses and snowdrops? Try growing reticulated iris flowers. What is a reticulated iris? Click on the following article to learn about reticulated iris care and related reticulated iris information.
By Amy Grant
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Removing Siberian Iris Flowers – Does Siberian Iris Need Deadheading
Siberian irises are known as a low to no maintenance plant, yet here at Gardening Know How, we are flooded with questions like “should you deadhead Siberian iris?” and “does Siberian iris need deadheading?” Click on this article for answers.
By Darcy Larum
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Identifying Iris Borer Damage And Killing Iris Borers
The iris borer is the larvae of a moth. Iris borer damage destroys the rhizomes from which the lovely iris grows. Get tips on iris borer control and treatment with tips from this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Yellow Flag Iris Control: How To Get Rid Of Flag Iris Plants
There's no doubt that yellow flag iris is a gorgeous, eye catching plant. Unfortunately, the plant is as destructive as it is lovely. Learn more about yellow flag iris and how to control it in this article should the plant become troublesome for you.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Suitable Iris Companion Plants: What To Plant With Iris In The Garden
Planting iris plant companions that fill out and bloom later in the season can hide spent iris plants. Companion plants for irises can also be spring blooming flowers that accentuate and contrast iris blooms. Learn more about suitable companions here.
By Darcy Larum
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Iris In A Container - Potted Iris Care Guide
Did you know irises are very adaptable to life in containers? Read on to learn more about growing iris flowers in pots.
By Tonya Barnett
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Why Irises Won’t Bloom: What To Do For Iris Plants Not Flowering
Irises are one of the easiest flowers to grow. When you notice iris plants not flowering, the cause can stem from a variety of issues. To learn more about what causes this and what you can do, click this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Siberian Iris Care: Information On When To Plant Siberian Iris And Its Care
When growing Siberian iris, gardens will burst with early season color and intricate, frilly flowers. Use these beautiful plants as a background border for other early spring bloomers. Find more info in this article.
By Becca Badgett
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Iris Root Rot: Preventing Rotting Iris Roots And Bulbs
Irises are easy-to-grow, graceful flowers that form the backbone of many a garden in this country, but they not entirely without problems. Iris root rot is one of them. Click here for information on root rot in iris and how to treat iris rot.
By Teo Spengler
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Iris Care: Information On Iris Plant Care
Several varieties of Iris plants exist, providing intricate and exquisite blooms in sunny areas of the landscape. Iris care is minimal once established and consists mainly of dividing the plants. Learn more here.
By Becca Badgett