September: the perfect month to propagate and divide your plants

September is one of the best months of the year in the garden: the soil is still warm and the days are shortening, offering an ideal window to multiply your plants before winter.

Divide your perennials

Late summer is the classic time to divide overgrown perennials: lift the clump, split it into several pieces and replant them right away. It's a simple, free way to get new plants.

Take cuttings before the cold

It's also the season to take cuttings from many plants, giving them time to root before the cold sets in.

Plant your spring bulbs

Finally, September kicks off spring bulb season — tulips, hyacinths and daffodils can go into the ground now for a spring bloom.

Sources

• Homes & Gardens — September is the perfect month for propagating and dividing plants