I like to fertilize about 6-8 weeks before bloom time. If you have reblooming types of iris, be sure to give them a light feeding after the first blooms are finished. Avoid fertilizing in the fall, since this could encourage new growth that might not harden off before winter. Flowers of...
Due to cool and rainy Spring weather, our rosebush is much larger than usual. It is so large that it is crowding our Sonata in Blue Bearded Irises. The result is a stunning contrast of colors: red roses in the background and lavender Iris blooms in the […] ...
Bearded Iris benefit from large amounts of sun, as well as a relatively dry root system. Therefore, you will want to choose a planting location that receives at least 6 hours of sun per day. Iris planted in less than this may result in a lack of blooms. The soil must be well-drained...
Not much pruning is required other than what is needed to maintain the shape and health of the shrub. For deciduous varieties, blooms are set in late summer, so any drastic pruning should be done immediately after flowering so next year’s blooms won’t be accidentally cut off. However, cu...
Alliums are easy to divide and doing so every 3 to 4 years helps maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding. The best time to divide is in the fall, while the soil is still warm, but at least 6 weeks before the ground freezes. Simply dig up the clump, separate the shallow-rooted bulbs ...
Pruning flowers regularly to maintain their shape and form is often necessary in order to keep the blooms looking their best. Pruning should ideally take place during late dormant season when there is less chance of disease, insect infestation or storm-induced damage to the plant. ...
it's easy to extend the framework as and when you need to. Fit them using zinc-plated vine eyes, so the wires are held away from the wall or fence for ventilation. Wooden trellises can rot after a few years and are difficult to maintain once the plants have started growing up them....
Water your newly planted corms in well and maintain an evenly moist but never sopping wet soil around the corms throughout the growing season. Dig and clean the peacock corms in the fall after the foliage dies back. Tip Though not overly attractive to insects and garden pests, if spider...
flower to cut for maximum shelf life are those which are young and haven't yet fully opened their petals. They'll continue to develop after you cut them, so you can enjoy the blooms for longer. For roses, though, the development doesn't continue, so pay attention to the color of the...
Crinums have fleshy, permanent roots and are typically slow to re-establish after being transplanted. Expect NO blooms the first summer as the bulb puts its energy into developing roots, leaves, and buds (inside the bulb) for next year’s bloom. Good care the first year is especially import...