Root cuttings
Taking root cuttings is a useful method of propagation for plants that won't root easily from cuttings or division. This simple technique involves removing small sections of root from a plant which can be used to propagate a large number of ... [... more]
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Parasene 40 Cell Self Watering Propagator - Twin pack.
 For propagation of plants from seed.Size (H)25, (W)8.5, (D)38 cm. [... more]
£9.78
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Plum Deluxe Wooden Potting Table
A grand yet characterful potting table that will prove invaluable for those time-consuming pricking out; and potting up; tasks following propagation.Generous surface area on 3 levels, including main table, lower shelf and staging shelf.Durable, easily [... more]
£59.00
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Taking clematis cuttings
How to grow your own climbers, by taking cuttings of your favourite clematis. Start in late spring and your cuttings will root within a few weeks and be ready to plant out in the summer. Divide shoot with a knife, cutting above a leaf joint and ... [... more]
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Taking summer cuttings
How to take cuttings of your favourite shrubs so you'll have new stock ready for autumn planting. In summer you can cut lengths of healthy growth from many shrubs, such as philadelphus, hydrangeas and forsythias and root them in small pots filled ... [... more]
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Taking conifer cuttings
Follow our guide to propagating your conifers and replace old tired specimens or make a new hedge. Conifers bring structure and all-year interest to a garden. Cuttings can be taken from late summer to the end of autumn. All but the very slowest ... [... more]
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Propagate herbs
How to make more plants from summer cuttings of your favourite herbs. Herbs root easily and new plants can be used to replace tired specimens or fill gaps. Fill a pot with your compost mix and firm gently leaving a 1cm (1/2in) gap between the top ... [... more]
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Dividing perennials
Dividing plants will keep them healthy and strong and is a good way to control growth. It is also a great way to get new plants for free. In early spring or autumn, lift plants, taking care not to damage the root system. Divide each plant into ... [... more]
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Hardwood cuttings
Taking hardwood cuttings is easy and often the only way to propagate many trees and shrubs. Follow our guide to turning a hardwood stem into a vigorous new plant. In early autumn, select strong, straight shoots on the current season's ... [... more]
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Propagating plants by layering
Propagating plants and shrubs by layering is an easy way of creating new plants for free. Follow our guide and share your favourite plants with friends and family. Use a knife to make a slanting cut through the underside of the stem at a leaf ... [... more]
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Dividing water lilies
A must have for even the smallest of ponds, water lilies need dividing every few years. Keep them healthy and prevent the pond from becoming overcrowded by dividing and replanting. Before the flowering season in spring or early summer, lift the ... [... more]
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Collecting seeds
Every year many of our garden plants set masses of ripe seed. With the minimum of care, home-saved seed offers an easy method of propagation and an ideal way of raising large numbers of plants, absolutely free! Choose a dry, windless day and ... [... more]
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