Question
I have probably 100 daylillies and dozens of gladiolus that I will need to move soon.  When would be the best time to do it, and would it be possible to store them a little while before setting them out?
I also live in zone 6, Glasgow, Kentucky.
Thank you.
                      Melissa  

Answer
Melissa,
There really is no need to dig up either plant,unless you want to move them to another area.The Daylilies are especially hardy in our zone,but they do get overly large if left in the ground for 3 to 5 years or more.Some smaller Daylilies can be left alone for about 6 years before they need to be divided.They will usually let you know if the blooms start to decrease in quality and quantity of blooms.
I also was told years ago to dig up my Gladiolus during the winter,but one year I forgot about them and what a surprise I got when they came up and bloomed just fine. Also Gladiolus are so inexpensive that it's not really worth the trouble of digging them up,cleaning them off,and storing them in the right environment to make them think it's winter.Also,Glads do not multiply like Daylilies.They are bulbs that act sort of like Tulips.They are great for a few years and then they will decline in both quality and quantity of bloom until they cease bloom altogether.

If you decide you still want to move them,just remember to do so before the ground freezes.I have dug up and divided Daylilies as late as the first week in Janurary and the ground was not frozen at that time. It just depends on how early our winter sets in.And, yes you can store them in a cool,dry,slightly darkened place until you are ready to plant them. Anyway,I hope this is good news for you.Happy Gardening!