Autumn is the best time to transplant and divide perennials. The cooler temperatures in autumn with the progressive dormancy of the plant combined to contribute to the growth of roots during the winter, the eternal, in the spring and ready to grow vigorously promote may arise.
Most perennials need the same basic procedure to transplant and divide. There are some exceptions to the process outlined here. These exceptions would peony, butterfly, flower and iris. These plants requiretreated slightly differently.
The first step is to cut the foliage down to about an inch above the ground with a lawn mower. The leaves are cut to a compost pile or run through a shredder and be added as a mulch. Do not look for the crushed leaves around the plants of the same kind of place when used as mulch, as this disease and parasites spread in similar plants.
Next take a shovel and cut around the plant about three inches or so back from the base of the plant. Cutsix inches deep and be sure to cut completely around.
With the shovel, lift the plant from the soil and place it on the floor with the cut stems upwards.
If you want more plants, now is the time to make the investment divisions. In general, a well-established perennials can get at least four divisions. Place the point of the blade to the center of the group. With the foot, the blade pass completely through the stains with a quick movement down, cuthalf.
Now you can divide the clumps of which on their side. Cut this into two, again with the shovel. Now you have four perennials ready. You dig a hole slightly larger than the central clump of you. The addition of a little 'slow-release fertilizer in the bottom of the hole are mixed at this point clear. Put the pieces in the hole and a little water. Now, fill with soil and water to help once again, the plant and dirt around the roots. You can easily mulchMost perennial plants with a light blanket of shredded leaves to prevent frost heaving of the roots from the earth ..
Digging for peonies, perennial plants like the others. The root of the peony is large and fragile, so be careful not to break it too. After digging, you will see buds or eyes, the tip of the root system. You can cut the roots into divisions, taking care to include at least three eyes in each section.
Iris roots run along the soil surface. This candug and divided, also ensure that there are at least two or three eyes on a piece of the root. These sections do not plant too deep. Cut a shallow grave with a shovel or trowel, place the roots in the trench and cover with soil so that the tip of the root exposed. Sprinkle with water new transplants in order to solve
Butterfly weed (Asclepias) usually can not be divided. In spring, the plant is dug and rooted cuttings are taken.
It 'better to do the division andThe transplant work just before rain is expected, as rain is to invest in good water, and cold fronts usually accompany the rain reduces the load on the graft and to help establish permanent.
With cooler temperatures in the fall to transplant your perennials makes the system almost a full season of spring transplant to win. Taking advantage of dormancy approaches will help establish the plant and the plant grow fasterfollowing spring.
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