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How-To
Dividing Perennials Step-by-Step
Dividing perennials is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get more plants. Many perennials can be divided, but how and when should you do it? Here are three…
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How-To
Dividing Perennial Grasses
As we head into early spring weather and our perennial, ornamental grasses start to show new growth, this is the ideal time to divide these plants. Division of grasses, and…
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How-To
How to Divide Irises
In late summer and early fall, gardeners think about how the season has gone and begin to prepare for the colder months. The furthest thing from your mind may be…
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Collection
The Ultimate Guide to Dividing Plants
There is a special technique for dividing each type of plant that depends on its root system and growing habit. With the health of the plant at stake, you want…
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Design
The Best of the Best Hostas
STATS Hosta spp. and cvs. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9 Conditions: Partial to full shade; moist, rich, well-drained soil Propagation: Division in spring or fall Problems: Deer, slugs, snails Who doesn’t…
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How-To
Dividing Plants with Taproots
Plants that have taproots can be divided by using a sharp knife to slice down the length of the root. Every piece that has at least one eye, some of…