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.

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.

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.

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

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

Palms should be planted with the top of root ball at the top of the soil, planting deeper than it originally grew is not recommended.

The basic rule of thumb is: The hole should be at least 3 times as deep as the width of the bulb. However, rather than painstakingly measuring the diameter of each bulb, there are easier ways to figure out how deep to plant bulbs. General Rule: If the bulb is big (eg. Tulip, Daffodil, Hyacinth), dig the hole about 8" deep. If the bulb is small (Crocus, Snowdrop, Scilla, Dwarf Iris, Muscari, Bluebell), dig the hole about 5" deep. Most bulbs come with instructions on the package.

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.

While there is no absolute answer to this question, substrates that are porous and have an average size of 2-3 mm. will work best. If the substrate is too fine, there is a risk that it will pack down too tightly and create dead areas. If the substrate is too coarse, small areas will develop that trap waste and create pockets of decay. While smooth surface substrate will not allow proper root attachment, a porous surface allows good root attachment and helps to anchor the plant in place.

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.

Why, it's Gigantopithecus, a possibly real animal that has supposedly gone extinct. Or has it? There are many in the popcorn industry who believe anything they read. And they recently read that Gigantopithecus could quite possibly be still alive and living in the walls of Nevada gambling casinos. They ignored that second bit about the walls (quite wisely) and focused on the whole still alive part.

I have heard that the Travis County Room is at a depth of 54 feet below the surface. I have also heard numbers that the Edwards Aquifer is 254 feet below the surface. Since caves do not form below the water level of the Edwards Aquifer, that is approximately the maximum depth of caves in Austin.

You can purchase a steamer from a home improvement store or grocery. They generally come with several attachments that can be used thru-out your home and vehicle. The machine will shoot hot steam through the foam/batting of the furniture. You can also use it to steam around doors and windows and floors. If you use DE, please do not use the steamer. You will create a mess!

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