Divide daylilies every three to five years to prevent overcrowding, which can lead to fewer blooms and increased disease risk. The best time to split them is early spring or after blooming ends in ...

Anyone who thinks autumn is easy in the garden never met a tenacious daylily that needs dividing. Some daylilies, particularly older varieties, can get as large (or larger) around as a bushel basket.

Some people catch spring fever. I'm more prone to autumn ecstasy. I love the cool, crisp mornings and gorgeous, mild afternoons. It makes me feel like I can REALLY GET SOMETHING DONE. There are the ...

Question: A few years ago, I bought several varieties of daylilies via catalog. Following the instructions, I have divided them each year. They don't produce very many flowers. I fertilize them with a ...

Question: We have recently started planting daylilies, and as the name suggests, the blooms only last a day. How long do the plants keep producing new buds and when can they be divided? Answer: ...

Whether you maintain a home garden, botanical garden, community garden, or any other garden, dividing perennials can be a great way to keep plants healthy and augment the size of your garden.

Fall is here—the season of colorful leaves, pumpkins galore, and of course, mums. It's also the perfect time of year to divide some of your perennials. Not only is this important for the health of ...