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Introduction to Dividing Perennials

Mastering this technique is the best way to get more plants for free

By Janet Macunovich
Introduction to Dividing Perennials
Janet Macunovich gives you an introduction to dividing perennials to increase the number of plants in your garden and improve the health of mature plants, as well as provides an overview of the five different types of roots a plant may have.
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      Dividing perennials improves the health of mature plants, and also allows you to increase the number of plants in your garden. In this video, author and instructor Janet Macunovich provides an introduction to dividing perennials, as well as an overview of the five different types of roots a plant may have.

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      1. chelleisdiggin 04/17/2017

        Simple, easy to understand instructions. Thanks!

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