3. Get dividing The easiest way to divide perennials, according to Monty Don himself, is to simply 'dig the whole plant up and discard the centre section to the compost heap'.

Start to dig up and divide daylilies when they have stopped blooming. Collect seeds that have matured, but not yet fallen ...

The typical tools for dividing plants include a garden fork, spade, or a sharp knife. Some herbs can be separated by hand, without needing any tools.

It’s go-time with your shovel. Some of the tools necessary to bring out when dividing perennials. (Betty Cahill, Special to The Denver Post) ...

If you want as many separate plants as possible, divide them down to 10, each with one bud and a bit of root. As for how to do the actual dividing, there are lots of options.

Every three to five years, divide astilbe, campanula, coneflower, daylily, lily and iris. Every five to 10 years, divide hosta. After removing dead tops, dig the entire clump.

How to divide your plants There are three tools I use for dividing plants: a long, skinny trenching shovel, a hori hori, and a good serrated bread knife.

If you want as many separate plants as possible, divide them down to 10, each with one bud and a bit of root. As for how to do the actual dividing, there are lots of options.

Q. My rhubarb plants have produced very few, very thin, stalks this year. The clumps have not been lifted and divided for many years. Is this a good time for the project? A. This is not a good time ...