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.
Fertilize bearded iris in early spring if a soil test shows that you need to add nutrients. As growth emerges, use a low nitrogen fertilizer watering it in well; and then fertilize again when the flower stem appears. Organic fertilizers like compost, blood meal, or fish emulsion can also be used.