Divide and transplant perennials

Besides autumn, spring is a suitable time to plant perennials. For some species even only this date is recommended: Grasses, ferns or late-flowering perennials such as autumn chrysanthemums should first be allowed to root well over the year before going into their first winter.

Before the first perennials begin to sprout, the perennial bed should be "tidied up". The plant residues left over from the previous year must now be removed to create space, light and air for the new shoots. They have served their purpose over the winter: Birds fed, insects harbored, the perennial protected from frost and not least decorated the winter garden.

Early fall is the ideal time for planting most perennials. The plants have largely completed above-ground growth and can now tolerate a change of location much better than would be the case during the growing season. In addition, the soil is still warm now, so the plants grow quickly and are well rooted by winter.