Demonstrate how to produce plants through division and separation.

Demonstration should include

  • procedure for separation
  • procedure for division
  • appropriate plant species for each method (e.g., day lilies, hosta, cannas, ornamental grasses).

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Why are plants separated?
  • What are the steps to follow when dividing or separating plants?
  • What are the indicators of when a plant can be divided or separated?
  • What are the benefits of division to the parent plant?
  • When is the best time of year to divide plants?