Many area gardeners want to use more native plants in their landscapes. There are wonderful trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous plants native to Louisiana and the Gulf Coast that are excellent choices ...

Louisiana irises should be grown with as much direct sun as possible. Although they will tolerate shade for part of the day, about six hours or more of direct sun is needed for good blooming. When ...

Many of the perennial plants in our landscapes are slowing down at this time of year. With fall and winter drawing near, a ...

Renowned for colorful flowers that often have detailed markings, irises are some of the most popular cottage garden plants. As a former professional gardener, I have grown many different species ...

Starting around the turn of the 20th century, iris enthusiasts began to be active in the area, seeking out wild specimens in the region's swamps to document, transplant and cultivate. The iris craze ...

ABBEVILLE, La. (WVUE) - The red iris, one of Louisiana’s rarest native flowers, blooms each April in a swamp near the town of Abbeville—its only known natural habitat in the world. Unlike the more ...

Iris is a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants popular in many gardens. While one of the most recognizable groups of plants for many gardeners both expert and novice alike, there are some ...

BOSSIER CITY, La. - The Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners will hold their annual Spring Plant Sale on Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon at the Red River Research Center, located at 262 Research Road ...