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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

Dividing plants is an easy way to keep your garden healthy and thriving, even as the colder months approach. November is a unique time because many perennials begin to go dormant, which makes moving ...

Late summer is an excellent time to manage your flowers, dividing them to make more and for the health of the plant. Here are some questions about dividing with answers from horticulturists at Iowa ...