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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

The March Garden Divide – What to Do Now (and What to Wait On)

A flower border filled with colorful perennial plants.

March is a great time to divide many popular plants, but whether you should depends on your climate and the weather conditions. So let's take a look at potential plants to divide in March, and when it is better to wait until later in the season, or longer.

The top plants to divide in March are herbaceous perennials and ornamental grasses. It is a perfect moment for many gardeners as they are about to start growing again for the new season. However, for those still experiencing winter frosts, snow, and storms, it is not so opportune, and you may do more harm than good dividing plants this month.

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