One hundred police officers have died nationwide so far in 2015 while in the line of duty, up 15 percent from this time last year, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, a nonprofit law enforcement information clearinghouse.
Bearded irises grow well in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 10. The best time to divide these plants is four to six weeks after they bloom -- midsummer to early fall -- every two to three years when blooming decreases.
The Best Time to Separate Iris Bulbs. Bearded irises are the most commonly planted species of iris. The word bulb can be a bit confusing when applied to an iris. Looking at the thick, horizontal, many-branched root that produces the bearded iris (Iris germanica), it hardly compares to the typical, smooth onion-like tulip bulb.