Hold on tight
Tall perennials with large, heavy flowers or on thin stems need timely support; supports made of bamboo sticks, wood, metal, or brushwood provide support.
Ground work
Digging like grandpa used to do should only be done when creating a new bed. Otherwise, it's sufficient to loosen the soil so that the valuable humus layers and soil life aren't disturbed.
Without nutrients it doesn’t work
Plants are also hungry for nutrients that they extract from the soil. Therefore, it's important to ensure adequate replenishment. The most valuable organic fertilizer is mature compost or aged manure, loosely worked into the soil. Both stimulate soil life and promote humus formation. Natural fertilizers also include nitrogen-rich horn and bone meal, which has a rapid and lasting effect. Slow-release mineral fertilizers provide your plants with the three most important nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
From one to two, three…
You simply can't have enough of some perennials in your garden. So it's a good thing that you can simply divide some of the overgrown plants. To do this, boldly grab a sharp spade or large knife in spring or fall and divide the root ball, ensuring that each section retains some of the shoots. Trim the roots a bit if necessary, then replant each plant, water thoroughly, and you're done! By the way: You can also give gifts of joy with sections of highly sought-after perennials.
TEXT: Martina Raabe
