In this next in our “The Basics” series on planting seeds indoors, Barbara demonstrates how to plant Echinacea ‘Pink Parasol’, a perennial that is planted much as you would an annual.

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This series shows the whole process of how to cut back, split and transplant a perennial. We are using one of Barbara’s favourite hosta to demonstrate how to do it. Watch the whole series, and at the end you’ll also see how NOT to do it! First, let’s cut back the plant.

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Susan, one of our readers, asked how to split a peony, so Barbara obliges by demonstrating just how to do it. Hope this helps you, Susan.

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By the time Barbara has finished cutting back this poor hosta you’d think it was defunct! But not so. Next year it will be back to beautify the garden once again. Watch the video and you’ll see you don’t have to be timid when cutting back your hosta or other perennials!

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