Perennials which have become too large for their spot in the garden benefit from division during the fall. By dividing overgrown perennials allowing for increased air flow through the gardens, thus reducing the possibility to disease. Dividing perennials is also a great way to increase the number of plants in your garden. Follow these six steps when dividing your plants.
1. On a cool day, carefully dig the perennial out of the ground.
2. With a spade or garden edger divide the perennial into 2 or 3 separate plants.
3. Replace one of the plants back into its original spot in the garden.
4. Backfill with a mix of the existing garden soil and some organic material, such as compost or peat moss.
5. Water.
6. If there are no empty spaces in the garden for the remaining new plants start a new garden or give them away to friends.
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