Does it hurt your heart?

[sorcerormickey]

I have a huge daylily that REALLY needs to be split this fall - but I just don't have the heart to do it. The thing is giant - about 6 feet across - but I can't bring myself to split it. I know it would be best for the plant, and I would have 2 gorgeous lillies next year, but I cringe at the thought of sticking that shovel right thru it.

I also have 2 mums that have about had it. They have spread and are really sad looking - very sparse. I know I should dig those up and toss them - but they are alive and it kills me to do it. Oy. Does anyone else have problems splitting or tossing?

 

[DixieDreamer]

Removing plants and discarding really does bother me, but dividing does not. I consider it a birth of a new plant - not the loss of one!

 

[amid chaos]

Dividing doesnt hurt but throwing out a pretty weed does. My sister informed me last night that my white dame's rocket is a weed...I love the great accent it adds to my blooming purples this time of year.

 

[redd45]

Dividing doesn't bother me so much as sharing and the person you shared with doesn't replant it soon enough(after begging for a section)and the shared plant dies. Susan

 

[Pixie_Dust]

Amid chaos,

I found a scarlet pimpernel in the lawn the other day. Those cute little orange flowers are so adorable!

 

[Tarheel Tink]

redd45- I feel your pain! After 3 straight years of giving the same 2 people purple coneflower plants AND rubeckia, I have given up and just smile and ignore them when they ask for more. Hey, you DO have to water a new transplant and also mark where it is so you don't pull it up as a weed...

 

[gina2000]

I like dividing plants. It's alot of work. That part I hate. But I usually divide and replant all the pieces. I did that with hostas yesterday. So satisfying. I now have a new garden to tend to - watch it grow, nurture it and love it.

I have to admit, though, I hate dividing and tossing. Seems like such a waste. There must be SOMEONE in the world who needs all the extras.....just wish I knew that person!

 

[NHMickey]

I have divided a few plants and I agree... It is life adding new life... I hate to kill anything but somethings need to be pruned... I too have kept a few mums past what their time...

 

[Sunfleur]

amid chaos, don't ya know that a weed is just a plant (any Plant) that is growing where it is unwelcome. If you like your dame's rocket and welcome it, then in your garden it is not a weed.

 

[crazyforpooh]

I love dividing and adding new life or a new garden to my bed collection. This is the first year that I am so happy with my gardens and my husband tells me it's because I didn't give it away this year. He's right I'm always generous with the neighbors to give them plants.

I just wish a few would also share some are greedy and I've decided not to share with those few any more. They just take and take but never share back. That's the part I don't like.