Dividing Perennials

Save money in your garden and keep your perennials healthy by dividing them properly.

Getting Started

There are lots of reasons to divide the perennials in your garden. Among them are:

Keeping them healthy. Many perennials grow quickly, forming large clumps. If you don't divide them every three to four years, these clumps can die out in the middle, leaving a bare hole.

Overcrowded perennials are also more susceptible to attack from fungal diseases and insect infestations.

Keeping them beautiful. Overcrowded perennials often have fewer and/or smaller flowers than their well-spaced and divided counterparts. If your perennials are drastically in need of division, they may even appear stunted.

Keeping them in bounds. Some perennials (including gooseneck loosestrife, plume poppy, and obedient plant) are especially vigorous or even aggressive. Dividing these plants will help keep them from overwhelming their neighbors.

Making more plants. Dividing perennials leaves you with more plants of the same variety -- perfect for adding to other places in the garden or trading with friends, family, or neighbors.

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Comments (2)
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djt7601 wrote:

I would like to plant seeds from my existing black eyed susans. how would I go about doing that? and do i do it now?

9/12/2010 02:59:02 PM Report Abuse
wewarwick wrote:

I was looking for answers, so I wouldn't kill my plants, this site gave me more than I ask for, thank you. Bill

4/16/2010 12:05:46 PM Report Abuse
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