Sabrina, just use a spading fork (if you have one). Go all around the plant with it then boost it out of the ground. After that, pulling it apart with fingers or a screw driver will be much easier on you and on the plant. If the ground is sticky, wash the dirt off.
My husband told me to send you a special message. You have apologized for your poor use of English. I spent 2 decades as a Scientific Editor correcting the writings of Ph.d.'s (and I did not have a college degree at that time). I've corrected my husband's papers when he was taking classes in his Business Masters Program. My husband said--if she makes fewer mistakes then I did when I started writing papers, just let her know that her English is excellent with no need to apologize. Because if Arlene didn't jump in to correct what you say, you are doing great!!!!! He is a wonderful guy who really thinks you are the bomb--after he finished reading the e-mails you and I have exchanged.
