Can I store iris tubers like you do bulbs?
Yes, just store them is some saw dust or peat moss and place in a cool, dry location.
We bought our house in Oct. of 2007 and had pines removed from the island in front a month later. We had these wonderful green plant leaves come up, but no flowers. This year, they came up as wonderful Iris. We want to have this area cleared out of the old Azalea bushes and spread the tightly net of Iris out in this area. Is it too early for me to pull them and have grading done, so that I can spreed them out? The house is over 30 years old, so I don't know how old the plants are, but they are very clumped together. I know I can break them apart, I just don't know when.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/dividing-transplanting-iris.htm
I know how to plant irises but do not know what kind of soil is best. Do they need any manure or compost, for example?
Rich soil that has been amended with compost is very good for irises. They like light, loose soils that are well draining but loamy. pH of 6-7 is best. Manure tends to add too much nitrogen to the soil, which results in alot of leaves and few flowers. You can use a little, but not much.
I have just moved to NC and we have a fantastic yard with lots of flowers. The irises have finished blooming. Do I cut them back (deadhead them)? I do not know how to take care of them.
The foliage will die back on its own and is a necessary process for the plants. The rhizomes (bulbs) get their energy (nutrients) from the leaves so do not cut them. The plants will bloom again the next growing season. As for the blooms and deadheading, this too is not necessary but if you want to cut the spent flowers, it will not harm the plants.
I need to know how to prune an Iris for the best results.
Iris is typically not pruned per say, except during transplanting. These articles should help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/dividing-transplanting-iris.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/divide-bearded-irises.htm
I have a lot of well established Bearded Iris plants. Every year I've had blooms, but this year I don't. Any ideas? I haven't thinned them in a long time, could that be the problem?
You could have a pollination problem or overcrowding. If you have not thinned them in some time, you may want to do this in fall.
Can I replant irises this time of year here in TX?
You can if you keep them very, very well watered. If possible, wait until fall, but if you have no choice, then just make sure you are watering 2-3 times a day for at least the first 2 weeks after moving them.