Some flowers are incredibly vigorous, and
they’ll take over the whole backyard if you don’t divide them. Others grow
better after dividing because you get rid of the old, weak growth that produces
puny blooms and attracts pests and diseases. Best of all, dividing is a great
way to get loads of beautiful new flowers for free!
And guess what? Early fall is the best season
for dividing crowded perennials! So get out there and start chopping away at
those overgrown clumps. Break ‘em apart with your hands, making sure each new
division has at least one bud or stem and some roots.
Once you’ve got your divisions replanted, my Perennial Transplant Tonic will get
them back on their feet without missing a beat. Here’s how to whip up a batch:
Mix 1 can of beer, 4 tablespoons of instant
tea granules, 2 tablespoons of dishwashing liquid, and 2 gallons of warm water
in a bucket. Soak your newly divided perennials in this tonic for about 10
minutes just before replanting them. When you’re finished, dribble any leftover
tonic around your newly settled divisions to get ‘em off to a supercharged
start. Come spring, they’ll be growing like gangbusters!
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