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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

September is an ideal month to divide perennials and reinvigorate older plants – here are 7 to split for better blooms

Dividing phlox plants .

The seasonal shift into fall sees lots of perennials start to diminish after putting on a spectacular flowering display through the summer months. You can help boost the number and quality of blooms for the following years by dividing perennials.

Dividing plants this month is a fantastic way to rejuvenate some older clumps of perennials and give you new plants to add to your collection and transform a backyard space. September is an ideal month to divide plants as the temperatures are cooler and the soil is moist.

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