Dividing Bearded Iris

To divide bearded iris rhizomes, look for natural places to make a split and make sure each piece will be a good size and have enough roots to take hold, as shown here.

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Scale Insects

Scale are tiny parasitic insects that adhere to plants and live off the plant’s sap. They look like bumps on the plant’s stem and are often mistaken for a disease. There are some 7,000 species of scale insect, varying in color and size.

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