The first thing I did this morning, after opening the door for the cats to go out, was open windows throughout the house. Because at 530 AM it was cooler outside than in, for the first time in many days.
It was also raining, and I got absolutely soaked doing chores. I usually do come in dripping these days, but this time it was mostly rainwater instead of sweat, so it was sort of enjoyable.
A package had been "delivered" roadside last night, so before starting goat chores I trundled down with my little cart to fetch it up before the wet cardboard got any wetter.
So I got to see this:
This daylily is my favorite, and has survived the rigors of the bank garden by the lower driveway for many years. For at least five years now (maybe ten) I've thought it needs to be dug up, separated into multiple plants, and planted in more locations. For it's own good. The only thing holding me back is a fear of killing it.
But now it is being crowded beyond what I can change in it's present location, and challenged by the increasing shade of a growing tree. This will be the year.
Wish me luck. Send advice.
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Good luck with digging up the lilies. Mine are late blooming this year (mostly because the deer ate the first set of buds). I'm looking forward to seeing them soon.
ReplyDeleteWasn't the cool and the rain delightful?!
So refreshing!
DeleteLovely pictures, thank you. My experience with daylilies is that they're much tougher than they look. My own divisions never failed yet, so I'd go ahead and lift it. Some people separate the parts lovingly. I just drive a spade through! They don't seem to mind.
ReplyDeleteLiz, do you wait til Autumn? or do it as soon as they are through blooming, so it can settle in and gather resources in a new location? Thanks for advice!
DeleteUsually September seems to work, after all the foliage is gone. But we have a long growing season, so there's that.
DeleteMy sister the Master Gardener says the time to move plants is when you have time! I like that philosophy. I have a tiny redbud tree i plan to move but it will be September, I think.
ReplyDeleteGood to know, thanks! That sounds like the old line about the best time to prune: when your saw is sharp ;)
DeleteIn my experience, daylilies are indestructible. In our Idaho climate, I'd wait till early fall to lift (thank you Boud for that term) and divide it. But I like Granny Sue's sister's advice!
ReplyDeleteChris from Boise
I hope my attempt will be as successful as yours and Boud's!
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