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The best time to separate plants is in the early spring. The one exception is plants that bloom in the springtime. Wait until the specimen is done flowering to separate. In warm climates, division of roots should be done in the fall, not the springtime. The Iris and Oriental Poppy are two plants that should be separated after they are done blooming in the summer and their color begins to change.
Big rooted plants such as Dahilias, can be a little more tricky to divide. Cut with a knife in the springtime and make sure you see an eye on each section you cut. Let each section air dry for around one half and hour before replanting in the ground. One of the keys to replanting them is to make sure the depth is the same as when you took the plant out. This process is the same when you plant new plants or are transplanting a shrub. Also, like any other newly planted specimen, watering and getting onto a water schedule is critical in allowing the roots to develop and mature properly. An option for you to consider is to mix a liquid fertilizer with the water. Make a weak solution so you don't over fertilize each plant.
The process of separating the plants should
be included in your landscape maintain program.
Dividing perennials is an important part of keeping gardens
not looking overgrown. When
planning
your next project, do a little research on which
plant specimens may need to be separated
in the future. This could not only save you
a little money, but will potentially give you
some more options in your selection of
different specimens.
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