Bearded Iris are stunners in the late spring garden. To keep them blooming and thriving, they really appreciate being dividing every 2-3 years. Luckily, that's not too hard to do. So don't let that stop you from growing them. Here's a Step-by-Step, with photos, of how to divide and make the most of your bearded iris plants.

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Every garden needs pollinators and bees are among the best. Without them there would be limited flowers and even fewer fruits and vegetables. To attract bees and other pollinators to your gardens you need to select flowers and plants that are high in nectar and pollen and plant so that they are obvious and available to the insects. Here are some tips for luring bees to your garden and lists of good plant choices for bees.

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