“Replant and the divided clumps will have a new lease of life. Get friends on board and swap plants!”
Debi said that spring and autumn are the ideal times to divide herbaceous perennials like asters, hostas and rudbeckia.
With utility bills rising, wasting water is the last thing gardeners will want, so why not water your plants for free?
The plant enthusiast noted that gardeners on a water meter can save money on their water bill by collecting rainwater to water their plants.
Debi said: “Water can become scarce throughout summer so install a water butt now to the down pipe of your house roof, shed or greenhouse and save every precious drop.
“Alternatively, leave out free-standing containers to collect rainwater.”
