Articles related to "Iris Flowers"

Whatever landscape a gardener has to work with, there is sure to be an iris he can grow to enjoy months of colorful flowers and attractive foliage.

All varieties of iris flowers can be easily grown in any lawn or garden by following a few simple care and maintenance guidelines.

The iris, worthy candidate for queen of flowers.

Bulbs are a great way to add accent and color to mixed containers to increase the drama and impact. See some favorite bulb plants for baskets, pots and planters.

Native to the Mediterranean region and southern Europe, the iris flower has been treasured since antiquity as symbols of wisdom, faith and power.

Certain flowers have specific meanings. Graduation is a special day, so say something meaningful with these graduation flowers.

Many gorgeous cool pigments such as azurite and verdigris and "royal purple" used in paintings before the mid-1800s are now rarely used due to toxicity or impermanence.

Until we solve many of our current pollution problems some urban gardens will suffer. Here are smog tolerant options for gardens in dirty cities.

Tombs of ancient Egyptians contain tooth sticks buried with their owners and Buddha used a "tooth stick". Early toothpaste was made from ashes, blood and even urine.