I set up nine Vego Garden modular raised beds this spring. Here's what I learned and what I would do differently.

Yarrow’s flat-topped flowers are lovely in June and early July, but once they start to brown, they don’t do your garden any favors. Deadheading the spent blooms regularly can keep things tidy, but for ...

It all starts with choosing the right sucker. The one you want is usually just below the first flower cluster. That’s because this particular sucker is in a strong position on the plant and tends to ...

A quick caveat: Before we get too far in, it’s important to mention that we’ll be talking about rhizomatous irises like Siberian irises. Not water irises or Dutch. 1. Your Irises Are Too Crowded This ...

Cutting the head back to the first set of leaves prevents the plant from putting energy into making seeds. Don’t Cut Back the Foliage (Yet) I know. It’s tempting. Speaking of drunk bridesmaids, those ...