- 1). Water the creeping phlox plants to be divided one or two days before lifting them from the ground.
- 2). Loosen the soil at the new planting site 6 inches deep with a garden fork.
- 3). Mix 2 to 3 inches of organic compost with the soil of the new planting site. This adds nutrients and improves drainage.
- 4). Dig around the creeping phlox with a sharp spade, beginning about 4 inches from its base.
- 5). Work the spade under the clump gradually, until it can be lifted from the ground without pulling.
- 6). Shake the clump gently to remove excess soil and dead foliage.
- 7). Cut the clump apart with a sharp knife. Discard any woody, unproductive portions.
- 8). Replant the divided creeping phlox at its previous depth and water until the soil is moist at root level.
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