When should I divide my daylilies? What about iris and other perennials? As a general rule, most perennials can be safely moved either in the early spring, after the ground is warm and the plants are ...

Q: I have several perennials that look very healthy but have stopped flowering. Should I divide them? How can I do this without killing the plant? A: When an otherwise healthy-looking perennial plant ...

Q: I have several perennials that look very healthy but have stopped flowering. Should I divide them? How can I do this without killing the plant? When an otherwise healthy-looking perennial plant ...

A wise gardener once said, “Beginners worry about making plants grow. Experienced gardeners know the real trick is keeping them under control.” While gardeners love to commiserate about how many ...

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: ...

Timely advice on garden chores, fertilizing, pest control, and more from OSU Extension. These tips are not necessarily applicable to all areas of Oregon. For more information, contact your local ...

Sometimes vigorous perennials such as black-eyed Susans and Shasta daisies can use a little thinning out. Starting in mid-July and through the fall is a time of the year when even the most ...

As a general rule, most perennials can be safely moved either in the early spring, after the ground is warm and the plants are just starting to come up, or in the fall after blooming is finished.