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Expert: Kenneth Joergensen - 8/12/2006


Question
when and how do I divide my daylillies?

Answer
Daylilies should be divided in early fall in most places. Dig the plants and wash the soil from the roots. You will notice that the roots are either enlarged (swollen) or are thick strings attached to a central point between the green growth and the roots. The central point is called the "crown". Divide the daylilies by cutting the crown leaving at least 2 eyes on each division. Each eye is  where green growth grow from. Replant immediately planting the crown at soil level. water well after planting.

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Kenneth Joergensen

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Can answer questions about spring and summer bulbs: selection, soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, designing with bulbs. I can also give references where to buy the bulbs and how to store them. Besides the typical bulbs (tulips, daffodils, amaryllis, lilies etc) I can also answer questions about other geophytes, such as tuberous begonia, dahlias, etc. When to start indoors, light requirement, etc. My experience is in cool season areas, but I can answer questions about warm season areas if given time to research matter.

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Have worked with various bulbs (spring and summer bulbs). I am presently an allexpert advicer on the lawn message board also.

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