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Talkback: How to lift and divide day lilies

On 24/11/2011 in forum

I always grow day Lilies in pots but I must divide them as they are conjested now, think I will do that tomorrow now that I have been reminded. thank you Chris


Talkback: How to lift and divide herbaceous perennials

On 12/05/2012 in forum

Could you please show how to devide dahlia bulbs if this is possible Good video, well explained. If the video was actually there I would be able to comment. I have been trying to watch it for three days now and it is missing! Hmmmmm. I can see the video fine. Using Firefox 12.0....


Dividing perennials

On 03/05/2011 in Plants

When did you last lift and divide congested clumps of perennial flowers in your garden? You're not alone if you're struggling to remember, as this is a job I often overlook too.Hardy perennials just do their thing year after year, and I don't give


How to plant hostas

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: The basics

Generate new plants from your hostas by following Monty Don's video guide to lifting, dividing and planting.spring and autumnPropagating plants by dividingIrisesHerbaceous perennialsAstersDay liliesView a selection of hosta plantsBrowse a variety


Broken Links

On 11/05/2013 in forum

Just a heads up for those that run the website. Some of the links in the 'What to do now' section are faulty. For example in the flower section for week 22-28 April the Lift and divide clumps of hemerocallis link gives you an Ooops, page cannot


Flowers garden job checklist - week 43

On 23/11/2011 in Flowers checklists

Collect fallen leaves from under rose bushes so they don't carry diseases over to next yearLift and divide congested clumps of perennialsPlant crocuses and dwarf bulbs in areas of rough grassMake sure tall, late-flowering chrysanthemums are well stakedDivide


Fruit and veg job checklist - week 47

On 23/11/2011 in Fruit and veg checklists

Dig over empty borders and pile manure on top for the worms to pull undergroundLift and divide congested clumps of rhubarbCut down asparagus ferns and the tops of Jerusalem artichokesUse cloches to protect winter peas, beans and saladsLift and pot


Fruit & veg checklist

On 23/11/2011 in Fruit and veg checklists

Make a composting trench to enrich soil where beans will grow next springMake compost from spent cropsDig over vacant areasLift and divide congested clumps of rhubarbCut down asparagus fronds and the tops of Jerusalem artichokesBuy in rotted


Woody rhubarb

On 06/06/2012 in forum

Assuming you are seeking advice , I would suggest it is short of moisture.  Ours was woody last year when we had a very dry spring.  This year it's very juicy. It may also be that your plant is getting old and needs to be lifted and divided


Flowers garden job checklist - week 17

On 23/11/2011 in Flowers checklists

Tie in young delphinium growth to plant supportsSow seeds of hardy annual flowers directly into beds where you would like them to bloomStart to regularly spray roses that are vulnerable to disease Lift and divide clumps of hemerocallis


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