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.
Trimming of Foliage. Iris foliage can persist into winter depending on the plants' variety and the temperature. It is OK to cut back the leaves any time after they begin to yellow or become limp. Cut back the foliage of both bearded and Siberian irises to within 6 inches of the ground.