Strong spring blooms start with one essential step in fall. Knowing when to divide your perennials ensures healthier roots ...

Dig a hole about two to three times the size of your division. Place your transplant in the hole at the same depth it was originally, backfill the soil, tamp down, and water well. Don’t fertilize ...

Dividing perennials helps rejuvenate plants, ease overcrowding, and expand your garden. While it's not for every plant, it's ...

Divide daylilies every three to five years to prevent overcrowding, which can lead to fewer blooms and increased disease risk. The best time to split them is early spring or after blooming ends in ...

Anyone who thinks autumn is easy in the garden never met a tenacious daylily that needs dividing. Some daylilies, particularly older varieties, can get as large (or larger) around as a bushel basket.

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and phlox all appear to deepen in their colors, providing one last burst of beauty ...

Cut back hosta bloom stalks and black-eyed Susans to 6 inches. Fall prune only to shape roses. Dig tender caladiums, cannas, ...

Question: We have recently started planting daylilies, and as the name suggests, the blooms only last a day. How long do the plants keep producing new buds and when can they be divided? Answer: ...

Whether you maintain a home garden, botanical garden, community garden, or any other garden, dividing perennials can be a great way to keep plants healthy and augment the size of your garden.

If you grow dahlias or canna lilies, garden chores in the fall include taking steps to ensure tender bulbs and rhizomes can ...

Q: I have some surprise lilies I’d like to share with family members. When is the best time to dig and transplant them? A: Surprise lilies (also called resurrection lilies or disappearing lilies) ...

Question: A few years ago, I bought several varieties of daylilies via catalog. Following the instructions, I have divided them each year. They don't produce very many flowers. I fertilize them with a ...