Too Much Of A Good Thing

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Most avid gardeners know that daylilies are the dandelions of the perennial plant world.  They grow in poor soil, in drought conditions, and MULTIPLY!  The arbor has too many garden areas with them, so it's been an ongoing battle to reduce their numbers and get the grounds under control.  Dig and toss, or dig and divide...that's been the question every year! Daylilies lose blooms if not divided every 5 years or so.





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