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September 17th, 2011
Chris Wiesinger from The Southern Bulb Company selects drought-tough naturalizing spring bulbs. Find out more in his book, Heirloom Bulbs for Today, co-authored with Cherie Colburn. On tour, visit Lauren and Scott Ogden's Austin garden. Daphne explains how to divide bearded iris to promote flowering. Trisha Shirey demonstrates row cover to shade in heat, protect in freeze, and fend off insects.
Plant of the Week: Iris, bearded
Tips of the Week
- Fall is the best time to plant a tree or shrub. Look around to see what trees you'd like to add this year for a shopping trip in October. Remember, we will need to water new plants very carefully this year.
- Divide bearded irises and daylilies.
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Question of the Week
Why don't my bearded iris bloom? When should I divide them?
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