March demands attention in the garden. Soil wakes up, sunlight lingers longer each afternoon, and many perennials prepare for ...
Dividing herbaceous perennials in the fall is an easy way to create new plants for your garden. A herbaceous perennial overwinters as a fleshy underground mass that can be cut into smaller pieces to ...
If you’ve ever noticed your garden looking a little tired or your favorite plants not blooming as much as they used to, dividing perennials in spring could be the answer. Giving certain plants a fresh ...
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Gardeners have lots of fun with blooming perennials and bulbs every spring and summer. In the next few weeks, it would be a good time to consider dividing these flowing plants. As these perennials ...
Q: I have several perennials that look very healthy but have stopped flowering. Should I divide them? How can I do this without killing the plant? A: When an otherwise healthy-looking perennial plant ...
MINNEAPOLIS — Fall isn't just about raking leaves — it’s also the perfect time to give your perennials a little breathing room. Dividing perennials helps them stay healthy, bloom better and gives you ...
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How to split hostas

Splitting hostas will make for a healthier plant and will propagate new plants. Here's when, and how, you split hostas.
Perennials are the delight of the flower gardener. Showy and colorful like annuals, their longer lives make them a less ...