DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Knock the plant out of its pot, and free the roots of surplus soil. Pull the plants gently apart, and single out each with separate stem, leaf or crown. Plot each division as a different plant in a suitably sized pot using a good potting soil. Do this procedure at the time of re-potting the plant, once a year.

Detailed explanation-2: -3 ways to divide perennials Most perennials fall into one of three categories-spreaders, clumpers and those with woody crowns. Each type has a few quirks you need to know as you dig it out of the ground and separate it into new plants. Learn a bit about each below.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gently pull or tease the roots apart with your hands; Cut them with a sharp knife or spade; Or put two forks in the center of the clump, back to back, and pull the forks apart.