I originally wrote these transplanting tips for our members but it really is important. I actually wrote this in response to another thread about Japanese Maples but I want it to be a stand-alone thread because really is THAT important. Timing timing timing timing timing. Make sure you are doing the right thing at the… Click here to read more…
Archives for October 2011
How To Divide Ornamental Grasses
Between real early spring and mid April is the ideal time to divide ornamental grasses, depending upon where you live. But the key is to get them divided before they start growing for the season. Just dig up the clump and cut, chop or saw the clump into small pieces. There really is no exact science… Click here to read more…
How To Divide Hostas
In this video I am going to show you how to divide hostas. Division is exactly as it sounds. You just dig up the parent plant that you intend to reproduce and quite simply divide it into many plants. Of course the size of the parent plant will determine how many times you can divide… Click here to read more…
How To Divide Daylilies
Daylilies should be divided at least every few years in order to keep them blooming well. After a while the roots become overgrown and hinder the plants’ ability to produce as many flowers. They should be divided in the late summer or fall, after they have finished blooming for the season. The typical method of… Click here to read more…
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Training Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick To Grow Properly
Frequently Asked Questions: Q. Can Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick be trained into a tree instead of a shrub? A. Yes. I often train them as a single-stem tree by staking them upright and gradually removing the lower branches. Most naturally grow as multi-stem shrubs, but they are very easy to work with and shape. Q…. Click here to read more…
