2007-01-14 01:44:01 · 5 answers · asked by gana r 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I have divided many perennials and always found that it is best to divide them early in the Spring before they come out of dormancy, after the ground has started to thaw.
Make sure that your new planting spot has had some amendments (compost, bone meal, ground up leaves and grass) added to the soil.
Make sure that you cover the newly divided plant with mulch to protect the plant and roots.
Some types of Daisies have a "taproot" like a tree, and won't divide. Research your type before division or they won't make it through the division.
2007-01-14 04:37:27 · answer #1 · answered by mrjomorisin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best time to do any type of flower maintience is after all risk of frost is over. Daisy's are almost impossible to hurt! And they love to be divided! Just make sure you give em water and food and they will reward you greatly!
2007-01-14 23:52:05 · answer #2 · answered by thedebster53 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fall or spring is equally good for dividing daisies or any of your perennials. Just be sure that you get some viable roots with each piece that you transplant. Water them in well and you should be successful. Daisies are tough things.
2007-01-14 12:40:13 · answer #3 · answered by plaplant8 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My understanding is it is best in the spring before they bloom. When they start to grow or just before, divide them up. They then will have grown some to be able to do just fine. If you wait until they have fully grown and bloomed to do this you stand a better chance of them not doing to well and maybe dying.
2007-01-14 09:52:22 · answer #4 · answered by kerrberr95 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Divide when plants are dormant just before a new season of growth or in the fall so they can become established before the ground freezes.
2007-01-14 09:54:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋