Autumn Gardening:
Planting and Growing Perennials
Choosing the Right Plants in the Fall
When you see plants on sale at the end of the gardening season, it can be tempting to grab a bunch. But it’s important to make sure you’re getting healthy plants, especially if they’re perennials that should last for several years.
As herbaceous perennials get older, they might start dying in the middle, with new growth happening only on the outside. This means fewer flowers, and it’s a sign that it’s time to give the plant a boost through a process called “division.” Division is like making copies of a plant. You cut a big clump of the plant into smaller pieces, and each piece grows into a new plant. Some perennials, like Allium, iris, hosta, hardy aster, and bee-balm, benefit from division every few years.
Getting Ready for Division:
Growing New Plants from Seeds:
So, this fall, think about your garden. You can add new perennials, refresh old ones through division, and even grow new plants from seeds. These tricks will help keep your garden beautiful for years to come.