With so many gorgeous varieties of bearded iris available, it's hard to know where to begin. Enter professional gardener Peg Aloi for a list of her favorites.

Many area gardeners want to use more native plants in their landscapes. There are wonderful trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous plants native to Louisiana and the Gulf Coast that are excellent choices ...

There are several different types of iris to grow in the garden, including bearded German irises, Siberian irises, and Dutch irises. Japanese irises (Iris ensata), also known as Japanese water irises, ...

Named for the Greek goddess of rainbows and personal messenger of the gods, iris flowers are known for their arching petals, vibrant colors, and intoxicating scent. A stunning addition to any garden, ...

Among my favorite spring wildflowers are the amazingly beautiful native Louisiana iris species. You may see them blooming in swampy or boggy areas or in ditches along roads. In gardens and landscapes, ...

A man telephoned Sunnyside Garden Center for information, but unknowingly dialed Sunnyside Cemetery. The man asked how deep he should plant iris. The old gravedigger who answered the phone replied, ...

The local club recently planted an additional 100 irises today in the Lafitte Woods Iris Bog, as part of an ongoing effort to ...

DENVER — Everybody loves iris, but as your garden becomes shadier over time, your iris may need sunnier locations. Even if you have plenty of sun, clumps need to be divided when they become ...

Spring has sprung! As winter has started fading away and the days have grown longer, nature is beginning to awaken for spring. One of the most exciting parts of the early spring season is the leaves ...

FARGO — Did you hear about the gardener who mistakenly called Sunnyside Cemetery instead of Sunnyside Garden Center? When the gardener asked how deep to plant iris, the old undertaker who answered ...