root division

American  

noun

1. the act or process of reproducing plants by a division of roots or crowns.

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Example Sentences

Propagated by root division during late autumn or early spring.

From Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers Describing the Most Desirable Plants, for Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies. by Wood, John

It also produces seed freely, but from the easy method of increase by root division, I have not had occasion to experiment with seed.

From Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers Describing the Most Desirable Plants, for Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies. by Wood, John

All the Starworts are easily increased by root division any time.

From Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers Describing the Most Desirable Plants, for Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies. by Wood, John

Any kind of sweet garden soil seems to do for it, and its propagation is carried out by careful root division.

From Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers Describing the Most Desirable Plants, for Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies. by Wood, John

Ordinary garden loam suits it, and its propagation may be carried out at any time by root division.

From Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers Describing the Most Desirable Plants, for Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies. by Wood, John