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Tips on Perennial Maintenance
Get ready to increase your plant material by splitting your current supply of perennials.
Iris's are ready to be dug up:
Dig a section
Find a crease and break off at this point
Dig a hole, add new topsoil, and plant the roots completely, but leave the bulb close to the surface
Place the fan where you will see the best side of it when it flowers
Cut the fans in an upside-down V shape
Fertilize with a slow-release product in late winter or early spring
Happiest in full sun or partial shade and well drained soil
Hosta's can be split in early spring or fall as the temperatures cool
Use a spade or fork to lift the clump out of the ground
Clean the roots to inspect the structure
Split the hosta into 2-4 clumps to transplant
Replant in shady, well drained soil
Keep the roots moist for the first 2 weeks to help root establishment
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