Dividing Hostas

Tips, Tricks

1. I just dig the entire Hosta plant up with a "foot shovel" and divide with an old serrated kitchen knife into four wedges (like pizza cuts), with no rinsing. Then, I cut about an inch or so of the tip off each slice and toss in compost. I've read that the centre is old and woody and should be removed. That being said, thanks for your version of dividing!
2. Why does the soil need to be soaked off of the roots? I have always taken off a piece and transplanted it.
3. When should one start dividing hostas? I have a 1 year old Giant Sum & Substance hosta that is huge, and I'd like to split it to grow another, but I'm worried that she's too young.
4. Thank you for this lovely and thorough instructional video, I have enjoyed and learnt alot
5. u don't need to decide dirt it here in England and we use a long handed shovel
6. Way easier with a long handled shovel. Dig it up 10 seconds...cut it into slices (like a pizza) and plant. About a minute. Forget about all the washing, looking for divisions, etc.
7. I didn't realize it was this particular.  Looks like I was missing many steps and doing it incorrectly.
8. I would like what to do with the large stems after they bloom  mine are so tall and looks bad after they bloomed. if any ideas please let me know.
9. This video was very easy to follow and very helpful!  Thank you for the 3 'D's to remember the steps!
10. I really enjoyed your video but most of mine come outa pots and one plant i did i ended up with 16 hostas that was a year old
11. Wonderful plant, I have accumulated a garden of hosta from one single plant by using this technique, I give them to friends family and neighbours.