The word on the street (I’ve always wanted to say that) is that the Dutch iris is a short-lived perennial. Tell that to Romano an incredible showy bloomer that we have in the garden which was planted ...

Refrigerating daffodil, narcissus and Dutch iris bulbs won't hurt the plants but it's not necessary. (Hector Amezcua for The Sacramento Bee) QUESTION: I have ordered several daffodil, narcissus and ...

Some people garden because they love the labor that goes with it while others just like to feel the dirt in their hands. I garden because I love the sight of a pretty yard filled with color. After ...

If you want beautiful beds filled with daffodils, tulips or Dutch irises next spring, plant them now through early December. To get started, purchase the highest quality bulbs your budget will allow.

The word on the street (I've always wanted to say that) is that the Dutch iris is a short-lived perennial. Tell that to Romano, an incredibly showy bloomer we have in the garden that was planted in ...

Iris — the word alone summons visions of color. Now’s the time to add drought-tolerant irises to the garden for ample beauty next May and June. The name derives from a Greek goddess whose emblem is ...

Early, bunch-flowering crocuses come in a range of lovely colors that brighten the winter landscape. HO Observer file photo Flower bulbs that bring us such joy in winter and spring are already on ...

Gardeners and other flower-fanciers around the world have had a long-standing love affair with irises. Varieties of tuberous German iris (Iris germanica), an old-fashioned bearded type with ...