Not much. Ordinarily, average rainfall is adequate. The fastest way to kill your irises is to water them excessively during the summer when it is hot.

Fertilize your irises twice a year using a formula that is high in phosphorus (that is the middle number). Do not feed lawn fertilizer to irises or allow lawn fertilizer to travel into the iris beds. Lawn fertilizer is high in nitrogen (that is the first number) which causes lush growth and little to no flowering.

Irises need well-drained neutral pH soil with as much sunlight as possible. A half day of sunshine is the minimum.

In warmer climates, plant the iris with the top of the rhizome just below ground level. In colder climates, plant the iris about one-half to one inch deep. Water well after planting; then water again in a couple of days. After that, normal rainfall should be adequate.

Bearded irises require a definite winter season. They won't grow well (or bloom) in south Florida, south Texas, or coastal areas.

Tall bearded irises (over 27") should be planted 12 to 18 inches apart. Median irises (between 10" and 26") should be planted 8 to 12 inches apart. They need the space to expand as they multiply.

Bearded irises can be divided any time after your last frost date in the spring, but many irisarians believe the optimal time to divide them is 6-8 weeks after bloom. Avoid transplanting irises in very hot weather (90+ F degrees), but do get them tr This thread came from the Soil, Compost and Mulch forum. Don't laugh too much - if you are a serious gardener these symptoms will soon be appearing in you. Enjoy. You Know You are a Compost Whacko When....... Posted by ryanzone7 profess

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Plant new irises immediately after you get them. When each new plant is in the ground, remove the stapled name tag and insert it in the soil in front of the iris. Irises need at least six to eight weeks to get well established before winter begins.

Every three to four years you should dig, thin, and replant bearded irises in late summer or early autumn. Keep the rhizomes which have white roots and green leaves. Discard the rest. For easier planting, trim the roots to two inches long. Cut the leaves back to about six inches in length with the center leaf of the fan being the longest.

Blue or blue-toned irises are usually the most fragrant. The perfume genes are also the genes which provide the color blue.

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Depending on the size of your garden and if you also wanted to water your lawn with your rainwater, you will need the following amount of water per day:

Water features do require some maintenance to keep them clean and fully functional. However, they typically require less work than maintaining a healthy lawn.

You should apply enough water in addition to natural rainfall to total 1" to 2" per week. On sandy soils that can’t store much moisture, you’ll need to water with greater frequency. However if the temperature rises, so do water requirements for your lawn.

Shrubs on the most part are hardy and need less watering then new lawns. However, we do recommend that your shrubs are covered with their own independent sprinkler zones due to varying watering needs. Typically, your shrubs should be watered every seven to ten days with 2" of water.

Bearded Collies have a long double coat. This provides a challenge of sorts for grooming. So much so that many people frequently visit a professional Groomer. You can usually get some pointers from the breeder you purchased your Bearded Collie from, or from someone who owns one and has learned all the procedures and tricks. One of the best places to make some friends and get some pointers is your area Bearded Collie Club

In the Spring. Place your order while there is the largest selection available. The order deadline is July 31 which allows time to dig and ship the rhizomes for you to plant 6 to 8 weeks before the first freeze.

To have irises bloom for more weeks, raise bearded irises of different heights and types. Typically, the Dwarf irises start the bloom season. They are followed by the Intermediates and the early Talls. Then the Border Beardeds and other Talls complete the season.

Irises are hardy, easy-to-grow perennials with few problems. In the Spring you may see some fungal leaf spot (during rainy, moist conditions) which can be treated with a fungicide. Bacterial soft rot has a rotten potato smell and can quickly kill the iris. Rot is caused by excessive water when the soil it warm or hot. Removing the dead tissue and applying a chlorine cleanser like Comet may save the plant.