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

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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

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

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. See similar questions...

For most plants here the windows of opportunity are January through March and September through November. For large, old, landscape specimens of Bougainvillea only, the best time is the middle of summer. Get club member advice on specifics. See similar questions...

That will vary with the type of perennial, but, in general terms, types that flower in the fall should be transplanted in the spring, while those that bloom in the spring and summer should be dug and divided in the fall. See similar questions...

Because you are a good and caring person who wants to do something good for a dog. You are willing to open you home to a dog in need and spend time getting that dog adjusted to his new home. And you will provide that dog with love, companionship, shelter, food and take care of his or her health needs. Many people approach rescue saying that they want to do something good for dogs. There are too many dogs already and taking a rescue into their home is a way of helping. See similar questions...

The best time to divide perennials depends on your climate. Here in Montana, it's usually mid to late April and early fall, from late August through September. In colder climates, spring division is preferred because it allows plants plenty of time to settle in before winter. In hot-summer climates, fall is the best time to divide; plants divided in spring may not become established before the arrival of the heat. A few plants insist on their own timetable. See similar questions...

Yes. Airedales are Terriers. Terriers are earth-dogs. You must expect any Airedale to dig. Some Airedales dig more than others. We find that there are particular times when the Airedales do more digging, such as spring time or when puppies are in the house. You may need to block off particular sections of your yard that you especially do not want the dog to dig in. See similar questions...

Michigan's statute, Act 53 of Public Act 1974, requires anyone who engages in or is responsible for the planning or performance of any type of excavation e.g.; grading, demolition, cultivating, augering, blasting, or boring to provide advance notice of at least three full working days to MISS DIG at 800-482-7171. The call center is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to take ticket requests. MISS DIG must be called prior to excavation in order to comply with the state statute. See similar questions...

ATD are a specialist organization that offers anyone the opportunity to compete in "challenge of a life-time" events raising money for charity. See similar questions...

Each state has its own set of laws that identify the time by which the underground facilities should be marked. You should never dig unless you see evidence that the facilities have been marked or cleared. DELAWARE: Excavators in Delaware are to give notice two (2) full working days prior to the day they plan to start work. The day of the call is not counted as one of these days. MARYLAND: 48 business hours from the time the locate was requested and you have contacted the Ticket Check System. See similar questions...

State law requires that an excavator contacts Digger's Hotline at (800) 242-8511 at least three work days before you dig. Utilities will locate buried facilities with paint and flags. There is NO CHARGE to you. Always assume that any cable is energized. Stay at least 12" away from any exposed underground cable. If you damage or observe damage to a cable, then stop work immediately and contact us. We will differentiate between live and abandoned facilities and make repairs. See similar questions...

No and no. It is a common misconception that archaeologists are only interested in Indian history. Archaeologists are interested in the human story. In North America, that involves both the Indian and the Euro-American cultures. In other parts of the world, archaeologists study the history of the people who lived there. As for dinosaurs, those studies are left in the capable hands of the paleontologists. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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