is fall a good time to separate hosta?
Is fall a good time to separate some flowering bulb plants such as hosta, etc.? In general, it is best to divide spring and summer blooming perennials in the fall, and fall bloomers in spring. By dividing the plant when it is not flowering, the plant’s energy goes to root and leaf growth. So, it’s ok to divide the hosta now. Be careful as eventually it will get cold and the ground will freeze and thaw and the newly planted have a tendency to heave up, so give the transplants some mulch before winter to help. To comment or submit a gardening question, contact info@ourohio.
