The following spring divide the clumps carefully with a sharp knife. Be sure that a piece of the crown with an eye is connected to each root. Roots without eyes will not grow and should be discarded. Plant tubers just below the surface of the soil preferably in early spring or late summer. Space the plants 18-24 inches apart depending on varieties and sizes.
Daylilies grow best in full sunlight.
Water often enough to keep the soil moist for best growth. Remove the seed pods and flower stalks after flowering. Gladiolus Plant gladiolus bulbs in rows 36 inches wide or in flower-beds. It is best to prepare the planting site a year in advance if possible. Loosen the soil with a spading fork, grasp the top of the plant, and remove the entire plant.