Most all of us are familiar with the bearded iris in some form or another.  I frequently hear people exclaim with fondness in ...

Most all of us are familiar with the bearded iris in some form or another. I frequently hear people exclaim with fondness in ...

Q: We brought iris bulbs from our family home in Michigan to plant in our Georgia flower beds. They are presently in our garage. How, and when, should we plant them here? — Justin Kollmeyer, Fayette C ...

Pansies could be the perfect wallflower — quiet, unassuming, blend-into-the-backdrop plants — of the garden. Not for Brenna ...

"Gardeners might regard their January garden as dormant and less than enjoyable. Many of their plants are 'asleep' and ...

"We have already passed New Year’s Eve, the traditional occasion for resolutions, but this time of the year — early winter — can be a timely opportunity for future planning," writes columnist Tom ...

Cutting back crepe myrtles is a divisive topic, but there is one thing we can all agree on. The best time to cut back crepe ...

Examine Getty’s much-loved painting, Irises by Vincent Van Gogh, from the perspective of modern conservation science. This exhibition shows how the artist’s understanding of light and color informed ...

On recent reissues of The Lifeline & Pictures on the Wall by Hugo Charteris. Traquhair’s secretary, Meldrum, as taciturn as Traquhair is flamboyant and bearded at a time when most men were ...

Vincent van Gogh's “Irises” (1889) was painted during his stay in a psychiatric clinic after he suffered a mental breakdown. (all images courtesy Getty, unless otherwise noted) Success!

There are many species of iris, from tiny to tall and from shade-loving to sun-loving. Regardless of which iris you add to your garden, plant it shallowly in a moist spot. How To Grow And Care For ...