If you want your irises (Iridaceae spp.) to put on a real show next spring, don't reach for the clippers too soon. It's easy to get impatient when the flower stalks start to flop in midsummer, but ...

Q: I have reblooming irises. How do I prune them? A: Very much like May-blooming ones, except you'll repeat the process in fall. Cut off the flower stalks in June after the first flush of flowers fade ...

Now is the time to prepare your plants for their winter rest. For some plants, this includes pruning to promote health, shape them, and prevent unwanted pests and diseases from taking over during the ...

October is a magical time of year in the garden, when the colors change and temperatures drop. The first frosts of the year hit, leaves drop from the trees, and borders begin to fall from their summer ...

Should I cut the whole stem of the iris off or just below the bloom? Some of the stalks have two or three blooms, and I’m not sure how to prune them. Thanks. As the iris blooms fade, you can snap off ...

Q: Is it too late to divide irises? If not, how do I divide and plant them? A: August or September is the best time to divide and transplant irises, but you still can transplant them now. Your irises ...

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 ...

Iris expert Roxie Nall will provide a hands-on demonstration on how to dig, groom and successfully plant irises now for beautiful spring blooms next year. The “You Can Dig It” iris class takes place ...

DEAR RICKI: For hard, rejuvenative pruning, your Euonymus bushes should be cut back in late winter/early spring, before new growth begins. But if you just want to clean up their shape or reduce their ...