Verdun, I divide my heleniums in the spring when the clump is getting big. Last spring I put them in two other places as well. Sometimes there isn't room for anything else, so when perennials get big I just cut out the middles and dig some compost and rotted manure into the middle of the plant which feeds them and prevents congestion. Sometimes I dig out the whole plant and replant the best bits. But only every 3 or 4 years. I know you often move plants, I couldn't cope with my garden if I did everything as thoroughly as you do!
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
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thank you lizzie
The birds are going to be happy with the berries this autumn. here are some of mine strutting their stuff.
Pyracantha.
Cotoneaster.
Pics 2 and 3 show the colour still in my front garden on October 1st. It has been such a lovely summer weatherwise.
Verdun, I divide my heleniums in the spring when the clump is getting big. Last spring I put them in two other places as well. Sometimes there isn't room for anything else, so when perennials get big I just cut out the middles and dig some compost and rotted manure into the middle of the plant which feeds them and prevents congestion. Sometimes I dig out the whole plant and replant the best bits. But only every 3 or 4 years. I know you often move plants, I couldn't cope with my garden if I did everything as thoroughly as you do!
Thank you Marion for your photos, I always enjoy them.
Verdun, where are yours? Your garden must have changed since you last sent some.
Oh bother
I always take photos of garden on 1st of month and just realised I haven't - will have to be tomorrow