Stop Smothering Your Irises: Why That Mulch Layer Is Killing Your Blooms

Stop Smothering Your Irises: Why That Mulch Layer Is Killing Your Blooms

That thick mulch you spread to protect your irises might be the reason they stopped blooming. Iris rhizomes need sun exposure and heat to flower, and buried rhizomes lead to rot and barren plants. Here’s exactly how to fix the problem and keep your irises blooming beautifully.