6: Liriope (Zones 7-10)
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Lilyturf (neither truly a grass nor a lily) is indeed a contradiction: zero effort 99% of the time, and high effort when you try to move it!
The fibrous nature of its roots forms dense clumps that stubbornly resist the spade and force you to dig wide and deep. It makes digging a serious chore for the underprepared.
Luckily, the quickest way to separate the root mass requires brainpower, not brawn. Once you extract the clump, grab your hose. Give the root ball a powerful blast of water, washing the dirt away.
Spray dissolves the dirt, and the grass divides into perfect little fans, ready for immediate replanting along borders. Lilyturf seems to be the only perennial that demands a clean break.
And before you wrap up your winter prep, here’s my quick guide to which plants still benefit from a last feeding before winter and which ones you should skip.
Bottoms Up, Roots Down
You are officially the smartest neighbor on the block. You multiplied your plants while everyone else wrapped generic gifts. Now all your new December babies need is a layer of mulch and you a swig of mulled… wine.
