Another thing I have found helpful is to contact your local extension service....most U.S. states have them, and I'm sure they are around in Canada, as well.........most have web pages devoted to gardening , as well as to "farm crops".......and, with info from local iris Societies, Master Gardener's Programs, there is lots of "free knowledge" floating around, that is "specific' to a person's own area.

Great advice, Arlyn. The local extension is there for the public. USE IT!

As to borers, I have never seen one anywhere in Arkansas or heard of anyone else that has had one in this state. I am glad. If I had seen an iris borer when I was a little girl helping Mama in her garden I would be over on some other plant site right now..... 'did you say iris. oh yes, my mother used to grow those.' lol

Mary Ann, you know you just jinxed yourself.

I was worried about that when I posted.

I had borers when we lived in the Chicago area -- so I've dealt with them -- but I've not had any here yet. (knocking madly on wood!!!!!!)