The Martha Stewart Show

Dividing Peony Roots

The Martha Stewart Show

Roy Klehm, from Song Sparrow Farm and Nursery in Wisconsin, shares his method for dividing peony roots.

Peony Root Division

Root division is necessary when peonies have stopped flowering as well as they used to; it's also done simply to multiply the amount of peonies in a garden.

Tools and Materials
Digging fork
Sharp, clean knife

Peony Root Division How-To
1. First, cut stems down to the ground. Use a digging fork to bring up the root clump. Gently remove the dirt, and identify the eyes. (Eyes are the scars where leaves emerge.)

2. Use a sharp, clean knife to divide the clump into smaller pieces. Make sure each piece has at least three eyes and part of the root system. Plant as you would a newly purchased root.

Resources
For more information about peonies, visit Klehm's Song Sparrow at songsparrow.com.

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Dividing Peony Roots

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