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.
Mulch should be used sparingly around bearded iris during the growing season; especially after bloom when a dry period is needed. Avoid mulch in or around the crown to reduce the chance of rot. Winter protection to protect from frost heaving with mulch however is important, but only after the ground freezes.