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Sophie Warren-Smith

5 plants to divide in August – experts say it's the perfect time to lift and split these popular varieties to get free plants next spring

Bearded iris.

August is here, and with it comes a gardening job that's going to give you more beautiful plants without costing a penny.

'This month is one of the better times to lift and split certain perennials, especially anything that has become congested or is flowering less freely than it used to,' says Julian Palphramand, head of plants at British Garden Centres.

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