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If possible, choose a cool and cloudy day to dig perennials out of the ground. Spring or fall is usually less stressful than the heat of summer. If you want to know which season is best for your particular plant, check out our list of how to divide 45 perennials for more specific information.

Here are some supplies and tools we find essential in our everyday work in the garden. We may receive a commission from sales referred by our links; however, we have carefully selected these products for their usefulness and quality. Dividing tip Sometimes the roots are easy to break apart with your hands or a shovel , but for tough and strong roots, a soil knife with a serrated edge makes the task easier.

You Might Also Like: Look at the roots After you dig out your plant, take a look at the roots before you start separating the plant. Spreaders Many ground covers, like the bugleweed above, spread by modified stems that root where they touch the ground. Clumpers Dividing plants with fibrous or spreading roots like this daylily is easy. Woody crowns Some plants, such as the coral bells above, have a woody crown. Start by watering the plant and its future home the day before you dig.

Next, dig the hole where the new divisions will be set. Once you have a division set into its new spot, fill the hole halfway with soil and soak it thoroughly. Fill the hole the rest of the way with soil, water it again and put down a layer of mulch. Keep the area wet for a few days. If the plant wilts in late evening or early morning, water again.

And a little protection from the sun is a good idea, too. Published: April 16, Updated: Sept. Tags: fall how to special techniques spring. Product Recommendations Here are some supplies and tools we find essential in our everyday work in the garden.

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