Are your irises looking a little under the weather? There are a number of reasons why an iris plant might be brown, wilted, or dying. In this article, certified master gardener and landscape designer Liz Jaros discusses 9 reasons they might not be thriving and offers some suggestions for turning things around.
Are your irises struggling to bloom in your garden this season? These lovely flowers make for a wonderful garden display each season, but can struggle to bloom for a variety of different reasons. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros looks at why your irises aren't blooming, and how to address the issue.
Scratching your head over a patch of irises that never bloomed? Or thrilled with your iris flowers this season and determined to enjoy a similar bounty next year? Certified master gardener and landscape designer Liz Jaros shares 7 tips for getting your irises to bloom fully and faithfully for many seasons to come.
Do you have rabbits in your garden but aren't sure what it will take to keep them away? Cayenne pepper is a home remedy that many gardeners use, but does it actually work? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros takes a deeper look at what you can expect if you use this common household item to deter rabbits this season.
Did you find common buckthorn growing in your yard or near your garden and just want it gone? It can take several years to properly eradicate this plant from your yard, depending on how dense it is. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares her top tips for removing common buckthorn from your yard or garden.
Are you thinking of growing purple irises this season but aren't sure where to start? There are many different types of purple irises you can grow that will come back each season! In this article, gardening expert and certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares her favorite purple irises you can add to your flowerbeds this season!
Wisconsin gardens need hardy plants that can be resilient through bitter cold winters and warm, humid summers. If you've decided to add some perennials to your garden in Wisconsin, there are a number of plants to choose from. In this article, gardening expert Liz Jaros shares her favorite flowering perennials you can add to your garden this season.
Are you looking for some Cosmos flowers to add to your garden this season, but aren't sure which to pick? There are many different types of cosmos, and many will grow quite well as annuals across hardiness zones. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares her favorite types of cosmos flowers, with names and pictures of each!
Are you looking for some bright flowers to add to your garden this season? Yellow lilies may be exactly what you are looking for! In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares her favorite varieties of yellow lilies you can grow this season, with names and pictures of each!
Spring is around the corner, and your vision for a beautiful spring garden is at your fingertips. But what can you do to help ensure your spring garden is a success? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares her top tips to prepare your garden for successful spring plantings.
If you are looking for an early blooming perennial to add to your garden, Hyacinths might be the perfect plant for you! Hyacinths are a popular garden flower for a number of different reasons. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares the proper steps for growing hyacinth in your garden, including maintenance and care.
Thinking of growing some iris flowers in your flowerbeds this season, but aren't sure where to start? There are many different types of iris you can grow, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares her favorite iris cultivars you can grow in your garden this season.