Create new perennial bed

Besides autumn, spring is a suitable time to plant perennials. For some species even only this date is recommended: Grasses, ferns or late-flowering perennials such as autumn chrysanthemums should first be allowed to root well over the year before going into their first winter.

Before the first perennials begin to sprout, the perennial bed should be "tidied up". The plant residues left over from the previous year must now be removed to create space, light and air for the new shoots. They have served their purpose over the winter: Birds fed, insects harbored, the perennial protected from frost and not least decorated the winter garden.

With the exception of just-flowering and late fall perennials, perennial clumps that are too dense or over-aged can be divided now and planted in a new location. A typical sign of overaging is that new shoots are formed mainly at the edges and the perennial becomes bare on the inside; in addition, flowering performance and vigor decline.