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Beautiful Iris are Healthy Iris… Keep Them That Way Part #2

In part 1 on Beautiful and healthy Iris we talked about pest control on Iris now we will look at diseases on flowering Iris plants. Iris Diseases Leafspot is the most prominent, though not the most destructive, fungus disease of iris. Brown, more or less circular spots appear mostly on the upper portions of the […]

What Is Genus?

Genus – A broad class of plants that have similar but not identical characteristics. A plant’s Latin name always gives its genus first. Also see species.

What Is Fungus?

Fungus – Molds, mildew and other undesirable growths that can attack plants, usually under conditions that are very damp.

What Is Force?

Force – To make a plant bloom before the season when it naturally flowers. Warm temperatures, artificial light or other factors can “fool” a plant into thinking it’s time to show off.

Iris in Your Garden from Lowest to Highest

Iris comes in many sizes and flavors. Here’s a quick round up to help you find the best for your landscape or flower garden. Dwarf Bearded Iris Heralding the iris season in earliest spring – late April and early May in the Northeastern states are the dwarf bearded varieties. Appearance: Growing only 4 to 9 […]

Dwarf Plant

Dwarf – A plant that has the same characteristics of others in its genus and species, but consistently grows smaller. Many houseplants are dwarf versions of tropical trees.

What Is Dormant?

Dormant – A rest period during which plant growth ceases or slows down. Most (but not all) plants are dormant in winter—from early in December to mid-February.

Lupines Add Brilliance to the Landscape

The splendid hybrid lupines which we now enjoy, were developed, apparently, from just a few lupinus species. In a genus with hundreds of species, it is surprising that such a small number of species have found their way into our gardens and that only a few have been drawn upon in the creation of the […]

Day Lilies Sparkle in a Landscape

What perennial is more versatile, more adaptable than the hemerocallis or day-lily? It thrives in either open shade or brilliant sun, acid soil or alkaline and, in some cases, even survives considerable drought. With practically no care at all, day-lilies grow luxuriantly. Until about 75 years ago the only day-lilies present in America were the […]