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“Pulmonarias need splitting every two or three years, as they rapidly develop into a doughnut with an empty centre that quickly gets filled with weeds.” quote by Monty Don
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“Pulmonarias need splitting every two or three years, as they rapidly develop into a doughnut with an empty centre that quickly gets filled with weeds.”

Monty Don

About This Quote

Source Gardening guide, TV series, 2018

Pulmonarias become overcrowded and weed‑filled if not divided every few years.

In simple terms: Pulmonarias need regular division.

Key Takeaway

Divide plants to maintain health.

Themes

gardening plant care maintenance growth

Mood

practical educational

Type

instructional advice

When to use this quote

  • garden management
  • seasonal tasks

Key Concepts

botany horticulture plant health

Questions to Reflect On

  • How often should you divide perennials?
  • What signs indicate overcrowding?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting division leads to plant decline.

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