Articles by Marianne Lipanovich

A display of colorful bearded irises in a garden proclaims to all who see it that spring is here. To get this look in your garden, look for iris rhizomes to plant in late summer and fall. With the right conditions and some basic care, you’ll have blooms for years to come. Bearded irises are readily found…

After a disaster like Hurricane Harvey, it’s hard to know where to start with the recovery process. Below, we list some agencies and websites that have resources and information that can help.

After a disaster like Hurricane Harvey, it’s hard to know where to start with the recovery process. Below, we list some agencies and websites that have resources and information that can help.

Bearded irises are, undoubtedly, the tall standouts of the spring bulbs, with their showstopper flowers, complete with the ruffled edges that give them their name. If you’re looking for more variety, though, the iris family has plenty to offer. Beardless irises, such as Japanese irises, the native Louisiana…

Tulips are a staple of spring gardens, thanks to their tall flowers in bright, cheery “winter’s over” colors. With some judicious planning, hybrid tulips can provide color throughout the spring, even though their individual bloom period is shorter. These somewhat less familiar species will add unexpected…

Gardeners tend to get excited about spring, looking forward to trying out new plants and maybe even making a big move and changing their landscapes. And in summer there’s the joy of the garden in full bloom, and most fruit trees and vegetable gardens produce abundantly. By September, though, even the…

Gardeners tend to get excited about spring, looking forward to trying out new plants and maybe even making a big move and changing their landscapes. And in summer there’s the joy of the garden in full bloom, and most fruit trees and vegetable gardens produce abundantly. By September, though, even the…

The first sight of a daffodil, whether in your garden or in a store, is proof that spring is here. Even better, they’re practically foolproof to grow. They’re perennial bulbs, coming back year after year. They’re cold hardy and don’t need summer water to thrive. They’re also not a target for deer or…

The first sight of a daffodil, whether in your garden or in a store, is proof that spring is here. Even better, they’re practically foolproof to grow. They’re perennial bulbs, coming back year after year. They’re cold hardy and don’t need summer water to thrive. They’re also not a target for deer or…

The first sight of a daffodil, whether in your garden or in a store, is proof that spring is here. Even better, they’re practically foolproof to grow. They’re perennial bulbs, coming back year after year. They’re cold hardy and don’t need summer water to thrive. They’re also not a target for deer or…