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Miniature Dwarf Bearded Irises (MDB): Jewels of the Early Spring GardenMiniature Dwarf Bearded Irises (MDB) are the smallest and earliest blooming of the bearded irises. These tiny jewels grace the early spring garden with a fantastic variety of colors and patterns.
How to Make a Homemade Fertilizer for a Bearded IrisMaking your own fertilizer will keep your Bearded Iris healthy. It will also save you money since you won't need to purchase expensive store fertilizers.
Bearded Iris - HaikuSingle verse mixed media haiku about Bearded Iris
Where and How to Plant Bearded IrisesEasy tips on where and how to plant Bearded Irises in your home garden.
Plant Profile -- Bearded IrisThe bearded iris is, I am ashamed to admit, the one flower that I have trouble growing.- How to Grow Bearded Iris PlantsAn how to article on growing and gardening bearded iris along with brief explanation and description of the plant and links to resources for purchasing.
Designing with IrisesThere are many varieties of irises. Most are easy to grow. But knowing what growing conditions your irises need, will help you select the best type of iris for your garden.- Planting Bearded IrisJune is a good month to divide crowded clumps of bearded iris and to plant new varieties that might have been viewed and ordered at flower shows in spring.
- Growing Bearded IrisThe Bearded Iris is a welcome addition to any vegetable, flower or even an herb garden. Its variety of pink, blue, red, yellow, and purple colors can add a lively rainbow color splash to any drab surroundings.
- The Bearded Iris: Rainbow of the Flower WorldAn informative and educational article about the bearded iris. Discusses the plant, ideal growing environments, tips, and a section on controlling the iris borer.
Why I Can't Live Without My Bearded IrisesBecome an irisarian and enjoy the thrill of creating your own bearded irises, and the bonus of all those beautiful blooms each spring.
How to Hybridize Your First Bearded IrisEasy steps for the beginning iris hybridizer to learn the steps of creating their own bearded iris variety.
Beginner's Guide to Growing Bearded IrisesThe Beginner's Guide to Growing Irises is a short course on the care and cultivation of bearded irises.- Iris is One of the Easiest Flowers to GrowReturning year after year with little care, iris is a great flower for beginning gardeners.
- The Many Splendors of the IrisThe iris can be a frugal gardener's best friend, and blooms year after year with just a minimum of care.
- How And Where To Plant Your Bearded IrisesInformation about Irises: where to plant, how to plant and other information.
Dealing with Iris Pest ProblemsPopular bearded Irises are prone to attacks from the Iris borer insect, which leads to a secondary infection from bacterial soft rot. Here's how to spot the situation and deal with it.- The IrisWant a graceful garden plant that's easy to grow in a variety of landscapes? Consider iris. This low-maintenance perennial is well suited for just about any garden imaginable.