In the swelter of last summer, a coolly white iris called ‘Immortality’ bloomed until the end of October. This was a rhizomatous, bearded or ‘Germanica’-type iris, a group of sunseekers providing ...

Not every beautiful plant is a good fit for your garden. Some popular perennials can turn into high-maintenance headaches, spreading aggressively, flopping over, or requiring constant cleanup. Before ...

Tough crowns, drainage, and calm timing help bring back perennials that shrug off winter and greet spring right on time each ...

Bearded iris are eye-catching, low-maintenance flowers that thrive in Ohio gardens. Learn how to plant and care for them.

Steel doesn’t naturally look delicate — but it can be shaped that way. Forging an iris requires careful petal shaping and detailed hammer work. The result blends strength with elegance. 'No warrant ...

Landscaping is often the first thing people notice when they arrive. This project upgrades the area around a barn by installing new flower beds and creating a clean transition from lawn to mulch. The ...

A soggy lawn can cause grass to die, allow fungus to grow, and become a breeding ground for pests. Learn how to fix a soggy ...

You don’t need a sprawling lawn to be a gardener. Any outdoor space — be it a balcony or small patch of grass — can be home to a raised garden bed. Though useful for all gardeners, they’re especially ...

Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. If you replace thirsty patches of your lawn with water ...