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 ...

When should I divide my daylilies? What about iris and other perennials? As a general rule, most perennials can be safely moved either in the early spring, after the ground is warm and the plants are ...

With fall approaching fast, home gardeners should start thinking about daylilies—particularly prepping them for next year. Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham said daylilies need to ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON -- In my garden, a hillside of daylilies bursts into flower in early summer, and its three weeks of showy bloom provide the linchpin between all the pizzazz of the spring and the robust ...

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.

A wise gardener once said, “Beginners worry about making plants grow. Experienced gardeners know the real trick is keeping them under control.” While gardeners love to commiserate about how many ...

As a general rule, most perennials can be safely moved either in the early spring, after the ground is warm and the plants are just starting to come up, or in the fall after blooming is finished.