Dividing Perennial Plants
Is it Time?

Spring is a great time to divide your over-grown perennials. They're small and manageable and they're actively growing. So any damage from stress is quicly repaired. Amanda Switzer walks you through the steps of dividing perennials in this quick video.

There's no precise timing for when your perennials need to be divided. If the clump is blooming less than in past years or even if it has simply out grown the space you gave it, you should consider division. However, if your plant has completely stopped growing in the center, like the photo at right, it's definitely time to divide.

More Help with Dividing Perennials:

• Step-by-Step to Dividing Perennials (non-video)
  
• Dividing Bearded Iris

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