580K views · 42K reactions | There is a sweet spot in early to mid Spring when you can divide your hostas for the optimal aesthetic. You can technically divide them at anytime, they are super hardy, but if you divide them after the leaf has unfurled, they definitely won’t look as nice, and will take a season to recover. You want to divide them just as the eye buds emerge, but before the leaves start to unfurl. Dig out the clump and it’s entirety leaving at least 6 inches on the outside. Using a garden knife or sharp spade cut into desired sections, being as careful as possible to not cut too much of the roots or damage an eye. You will inevitably lose a few, but don’t sweat it. They spread like crazy and you won’t even notice. I like around 12 to 16 eyes per clump. Soak the clumps in water while you dig your new holes. Place your hosta clump in the hole and backfill like you would normally plant. You can backfill with fertilizer and compost, but my spring list is so long that I’m just trying to get things done as quickly as possible. I’ve found hostas to be incredibly hardy and transplant very well. Make sure to water everything in really well. Divide and transplant every few years for healthy, happy hostas #hosta #hostagarden #hostas #dividinghostas #springgardening | Skye Hamilton • Home & Garden • Hydrangea Queen | Hugh Jackman · From Now On
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