Daylilies are an easy, inexpensive and pretty perennial to grow.They can be split into smaller clusters that you can share with friends.Before digging out a clump of daylily leaves, you should trim the leaves.Untangling the roots will divide the clump into smaller groups.With a bit of water and sunshine, your new divisions of daylilies will grow quickly.
Step 1: There are separate daylilies in the spring.
When you can see clumps of leaves, daylilies are crowded.As the plants get more crowded, the blooms will get smaller.New growth above the ground is an indicator that the daylilies are ready to be separated.You can wait until fall when the daylilies are done blooming.After 4 to 5 years, daylilies will look crowded.
Step 2: The leaves and flowers need to be trimmed to a minimum of 20 to 30 cm high.
Only 8 to 12 in (20 to 30 cm) of growth from the ground can be trimmed with garden shears.The fans of leaves can be seen when the leaves are shorter.If the leaves are shorter than 12 in, you don't need to trim them.Garden shears are the best tool to trim the daylilies as they are precise and give a clean cut.
Step 3: A spade is required to loosen the daylilies.
You want to divide the daylilies by scoring the soil around them.The soil should be loosened around the edges of the clump.A clump of daylilies has many fans of leaves.
Step 4: The root ball should be dug up.
The spade can be used to dig up the daylilies.dig until you reach the bottom of the roots by working the soil from all sides.Lift the clump out of the ground.If you prefer, you can use a garden fork.The roots will exceed the outline of the clump by several inches, so include as many as possible when removing the root ball.The roots of daylilies are strong.If you end up breaking or tearing a few, don't worry.
Step 5: The roots of the soil should be cleaned.
You can brush the soil out of the root ball with your hands.The root ball should be run under the garden hose to remove any remaining soil.It will help to separate the roots and remove pests.
Step 6: A group of fans should not be near the clump.
To untangle the fan roots, use your hands.Carefully wiggle the fans away from the rest of the clump.Individual daylily plants are called fans.Each fan has leaves, roots, and a crown, which is where the leaves meet at the base.A group of 2 to 3 fans looks better than a single fan.Leave the fans outside to air dry for 24 hours if you have the time.It helps to prevent disease.
Step 7: To replant the daylilies, choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
In the sun or partial shade, daylilies do best.Perennials will grow in almost any type of soil, however they prefer more fertile soil.To test the drainage of the soil, dig a hole that is at least 30 cm across.If you fill the hole with enough water, watch the water drain.The soil has poor drainage if the water takes over an hour to drain.Adding organic matter to the soil can improve the drainage.Plants need to compete with the trees for sunlight and soil nutrition, so don't plant them beneath trees.
Step 8: The daylily fans have roots that are slightly deeper.
A garden shovel can be used to dig a hole.There is a small mound in the center of the hole that is approximately 1 in ( 2.5 cm) wide.To give the daylilies room to grow, leave between the holes 12 to 18 in (30 to 46 cm) of space.
Step 9: The fans should be placed into the hole before filling it.
There is a crown on top of the soil.The roots should drape around the mound.As you push the soil back into the hole, hold the daylily fans steady.Press lightly around the top of the hole to firm the soil.
Step 10: Immediately after replantation, water the daylilies.
To lightly water the plant, use a watering can or garden hose.The soil will be made damp by a light sprinkling of water.
Step 11: Adding mulch around the daylilies will add 2 to 3 in.
Spread mulch around the plant.The best mulch is ground bark or pine straw.This will help the daylilies and prevent weed growth.
Step 12: Water the daylilies when the weather is dry.
If you want your plants to thrive, you need to add liquid or granular fertilization at least once per spring season.Divide the daylilies after 4 years of care.Remove dead or dying vegetation at the end of the spring.