How to Divide 45 Favorite Perennials

Like most fruit trees, a banana plant sends out suckers. With grafted fruit trees, it is recommended that you prune and discard the suckers, but banana plant suckers (called “pups”) can be split from the parent plant and grown as new plants. Continue reading to learn how to divide a banana tree. Banana Plant Splitting In time, whether your banana plant is container grown or grown in ground, it will send out banana plant pups. Container grown banana plants may sprout suck

Of all those garden chores we do, dividing plants might be one of my favorites. Not only does it make my hostas happier and healthier, but I get a bunch of new plants to fill up empty spots in my garden… for free! There are several reasons to divide your perennials. The first is if you want to reproduce your plant to put starts in new places or expand your existing bed. The second is to reduce the size of a plant if it’s growing larger than you prefer. And the third re

Named for the rainbow goddess of Greek mythology, irises are tall, elegant perennials that produce an amazing assortment of showy flowers in sumptuous colors and have a sweet floral scent. Once established, plants form large, attractive clumps as the fleshy rhizomes creep and spread. However, when the roots become overcrowded, the center of the clump can die out and flower production dwindles. To keep your iris stands strong and vibrant, you should dig and divide before they become

It’s a good idea to tidy congested strawberry beds before the growing season begins. This prevents the build up of fungal infections such as botrytis, and also removes shelter for pests such as slugs and snails. The important bits of the plants are the small shoots in the crown’s centre, which produce flowers then fruit. Follow our guide to tidying strawberries in spring, below.