How and When to Divide Herbaceous Perennials

Digging and dividing most summer-flowering herbaceous perennials is an excellent regime to boost their health and performance, giving you free plants in the bargain.

Some perennials are either not suitable for division, or else seed so readily that there is no point.

You will need a fork, spade, maybe secateurs & water.

Garden fundamentals is one of our favourite YouTube channels, and this is an excellent intro to dividing Perennials with several practical tips: