Each month I highlight a specific flower in season and how it can be used in floral design. This month is a California native perennial, the Douglas iris.

Is it better to rake the leaves or let them create a natural mulch? The answer depends on your plants and their soil requirements.

A large hallway arrangement with winter branches.

Flowers celebrate the beauty of nature, but just how sustainable is the floral industry? And are there ways to help make it better?