As gardeners, we often hear about the dangers of overwatering our plants. However, underwatering can be just as detrimental, ...

Two plants to look forward to in bloom at this time of year are the hana-shobu (Japanese water iris; Iris ensata) and the ajisai (hydrangea; Hydrangea macrophylla), both of which depend on the ...

Second, irises are among the most desirable garden plants during our prolonged period of water shortage and rationing: They combine gorgeous, large blossoms and great tolerance for summer drought ...

Plants for the Bay Area also must be able to tolerate wet winters. Douglas iris (Iris douglasiana) forms an upright clump of sword-shaped or grasslike green leaves, mounding and spreading with age ...

Plant in well-drained soil with rhizome exposed at the surface or just below. There should be no measurable soil on top of plant. Spread roots down and out. Firm soil around iris and water in.

Floating Iris Plants May Help Clean Fishery Wastewater. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 4, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2009 / 01 / 090131124137.htm ...

Water is Louisiana’s most abundant resource, with more than 40,000 linear miles of rivers, streams and bayous and 400 miles of coastline, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and ...