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    LOVE your LEFTOVERS

    Apr 07, 2020 3 minutes
    — James A. Baggett

    We know dividing perennials is a good thing to do because it helps rejuvenate tired old plants (see “How to Divide Perennials” opposite).

    But what is a gardener to do with all of those extra plants? Plant swaps, of course, are a great way to trade your extra divisions and seedlings with other gardeners.

    But that’s not the only option. Here are five great ways to put those extra perennials to good use.

    1 SHARE WITH FRIENDS

    Go ahead and plan that plant swap with a group of your green-hearted friends.

    Begin with

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