HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Harvey Cotten, chief horticulturist at the Huntsville Botanical Garden, gives his gardening tips for the third week in May: *Deadhead bearded iris after they have finished ...

CHICAGO — WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including deadheading irises, getting rid of lily of the valley and more. Got any questions for Tim? Reach out by ...

Q: My bearded irises have finished blooming. Can I cut the flower stalk back? A: After your irises have bloomed, you can indeed cut down the flower stalk; this process is known as “deadheading”. You ...

Real Estate News Ask the Gardener: How often should you divide bearded iris? Ask the Gardener’s Carol Stocker gets to the root of the problem with bearded iris, offers advice on biennials, and lists ...

Deadheading, the removal of spent blooms, encourages new growth and more flowers. Annuals like zinnias and marigolds benefit from frequent deadheading, while others like impatiens are self-deadheading ...

Question: I have mature bearded, Siberian and Japanese irises in the garden at the older house we bought this year. These have all finished blooming. How do I best care for them now through the summer ...

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 ...

If you're tired of weeding, don't despair. It's the growing season; there are lots of other activities that need attention beginning this July 4 weekend. Among the timely garden activities: Divide ...

Plant Daddy: Deadheading irises, lily of the valley & more Morning News WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including deadheading irises, getting rid of lily of ...

In late spring and early summer, most flowering annuals and herbaceous perennials are at their best, flush with an abundance of flower blooms in a variety of riotous colors. But by the time the dog ...