Feeling overwhelmed by overgrown perennials? Discover expert tips for dividing like a pro, including the best timing, essential tools, and aftercare secrets for a thriving garden.
Depending on the size of your perennials, you’ll either need a trowel or spade shovel to divide them.
Look at the plant and determine where the natural lines of division are.
Start with an outer edge of the plant. Dig the shovel underneath the plants and avoid slicing the roots as much as possible.
Some plants will lift out very easily with one simple dig and use of your hands. Others will require more effort where you will need to dig around the entire section of the plant.
Don’t worry about injuring plants during this process. They will regenerate, bounce back, and appreciate the effort you put in.
Once the divisions are out, transplant them as soon as possible.
Some plants are much tougher to divide than others. But it is well worth the effort.
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