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Iris plants

My iris plants no longer flower. They don't appear to suffer from any pest infestation, so I'm wondering if they need to be thinned out and/or fertilized. I've never done either.


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If they have been there for a long time, then you should dig them up and thin. Make sure they are getting enough sun they like it.Replant them using a good compost to improve your soil, such as Back to Earth compost.Its really good stuff. Also they may be lacking phosphorus feed them with Bone Meal. Have fun!
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Sing....like no one is Listening.

Dance.....like no one is watching.

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So mote it be"

Wow,Gardengurl hit it on the head.

While you're thining your Irises it is a great time to share/trade.Look around your nieghborhood to see who else has Irises or flowers you like but don't have,maybe they would like to trade. I did this 2 summers ago when I was thinning my Daylilies,I noticed the nieghbor down the street Had Day lilies,but she had only Yellow ones,I had Reds and Oranges.Now we both have very colorfull lili beds!! And it's grown,we now do a yearly flower/plant swap on my street,and I've made a great group of gardening friends.

Have fun keeping your hands in the earth!Laughing
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Thanks, Elaine! Trust me, I keep my hands in the earth. So much so, that my nails are a mess and right now, my hands ache from pulling weeds all weekend in the terrible heat we're having. My vegetable garden measures 24 X 36 feet. I even planted another row of baby limas yesterday. It's looking good now. Thanks for your help with my iris question. Harry
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It surely wouldnt hurt to thin and feritilize, just make sure you dont use to harsh a fertilizer. I havnt had much personal experience with Iris plants,but I know my mom use to grow some lovely ones.

if I were you, id try a place like Gardenguides.com, the site is very helpful and has a variety of tips. Also tips for whatever kind of Iris that you may be growling! Good luck and let me know what happens!
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Thanks, Mogus! I've already learned that the plants won't bloom the first year after dividing them, so if I remember you in 2010, I'll let you know how successful the transplanting was. Ha! Ha! Thanks again.
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