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Plant These Irises to Grow Florist-Style Blooms (6 photos)

September 27, 2017 Marianne Lipanovich 0
Though shorter than their bearded and beardless iris cousins, bulbous irises shouldn’t be overlooked when it comes to planning your spring bulb garden. Dutch irises are probably the best known of the trio, but Spanish, English and reticulata irises need similar care and should also be considered. All…

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Plant Crocuses in Fall for an Early Spring Show (6 photos)

September 20, 2017 Marianne Lipanovich 0
Want proof that spring really is coming? Plant crocuses. They may be relatively tiny compared with daffodils, tulips and irises — the giant Dutch crocus reaches only 6 inches in height — but they’re perfectly at home when it’s too cold for other bulbs. Some will start blooming in winter, pushing up through…