Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

Fall is right around the corner (September 22, to be exact), and it’s the perfect time to divide your perennials. Dividing plants is a money saving way to increase your blooms for the next season, and it prevents certain plants from overwhelming one area of your yard. Below are some tips on how to make the division successful.

The day before you plan to divide the plants, water the ground thoroughly so it will be easier to uproot them. You can also cut the plant down if it has too much top growth. Another thing to keep in mind is that plants are pretty resilient. If you’re unable to gently loosen the clumps and roots, just cut them apart.

To increase the plant’s chances of survival, replant it as soon as possible, because you don’t want the roots to dry out. If there are any dead parts, remove them before returning the plant to the ground. Lastly, don’t forget to hydrate them.