The saga continues....... LOL
We came from here..... http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/134226/
What are you sorry you planted......Part 4
Cindy - I always use a serrated knife to cut through many perennials to move out part of them either to give away or plant elsewhere. Thrift shops have an amazing assortment of knives for fifty cents to a dollar - well worth it.
Once I tried it with daylilies I never returned to digging up the entire clump to divide it. That's for people with a lot of time and nothing else to do.
In early spring, when the hostas first start to show themselves and long before their leaves unfurl, I divide them with a serrated knife, too. It's just like cutting out a piece of a pie and the mother plant isn't hurt at all.
That's a good idea pirl. I'm gonna have to try that with my hostas too.
Easy, quick, efficient, time saving - my kind of gardening.
So I clicked on the link above and it took me to something in the Plant Files! LOL
I don't think that you'll have problems with the coronation gold yarrow. It seems that yarrow comes in runner forms and clumping forms. The old fashioned pink one I have is decidedly a runner...I'm digging that one our all the time. My Moonshine is a clumper and has never spread out like that.
I love the idea of the serrated knife:) Got some epimedium that needs to be thinned out, too.
Sorry, I thought this was a perennial thread --- I didn't realize it was for Texans. I will back out now.
I don't think this forum is restricted to Texans. Anyone is welcome.
Same here, daylily!
Serrated knives can get caught on some roots. Coreopsis 'Zagreb' (and its ilk) and other wiry roots aren't as simple as daylilies and hostas. For those I often just use my garden scissors.
This thread was a continuation of threads on the perennial forum...Don't think that catz meant to exclude us non-Texans;)
I don't wander too far from Texas forum (and clematis, hi, Pirl) so yes, nice to hear from other gardeners!
Of course, Everyone is welcome!!!
Yes, the hostas do and there are times an eye will be lost but then the narrow bladed knives (or strong steak knives) become useful. Just always be careful with your knives and soil/stones being tossed back into your eyes.
I also have some old kitchen scissors that I use.
I think I've enjoyed this thread as much, or even more, than others I've been reading! It's really fun to see what everyone is sorry they planted, and how so many people wish that same plant would grow for them!
Do any of you have a problem with Brunnera? I was discussing it on another thread somewhere with someone. I think it was in the "seed" area. Anyway, I'm not sorry I have it, but it reseeds like crazy! The person I was talking to about it said the plant is patented, and I don't know what that means! He said something about not being able to divide the plant, but can you share the seedlings that come up? I'll post a picture of the one I have in case there are others. I've never looked the plant up before, so I don't have any information on it.
Natalie
Oops :( I didn't realize I took it out of the perennials forum. Sorry folks :(
Put it this way, anytime I saw someone at the nursery buying Wandering Jew or Cast Iron plants, I just shake my head and feel sorry for them. LOL
Also avoid any type of Bamboo that is a spreading variety.
Tell me more about cast iron..I was thinking of it...or link me to the previous threads..on the same note.I can't believe that oxalis is sold...I have even told people to put down and back away! Any hints on getting rid of it is welcome esp when it is mixed in with other perennials.
I agree on oxalis. I love my cast iron plant. It just keeps growing and it's easy to control. I also grow wandering jew. Also easy to control.
Here's the link to the "real" thread in the perennials forum. It has the link to the previous threads.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1192279/