Plant Propagation
This is the main page for plant propagation – making new plants from your own garden. It does not delve into the intricacies of advanced plant propagation (the use of seed hormones and tissue culture) but most of these techniques are the preserve of the advanced or professional gardener. The articles on this page will give you everything you need to know to create new plants in your own garden.Taking Cuttings
Softwood Cuttings are the easiest place to start in producing your own plants. Simply follow these instructions and you'll be fine.
Seeding Annuals
Sowing annual or vegetable seeds means ensuring three basic requirements are met. Here are the things you need to know to succeed with sowing your own seeds and saving money in the long run.
Finishing off the plant propagation by making your own plant tags is explained in this short video. It's a fast and easy solution that recycles old yogurt tubs.
Seeding Perennials
Here are the main things you need to know (simple steps) to succeed with perennial seed germination.
Division
Dividing Perennial Plants doesn't have to be tricky - here are the simple steps to succeed.Plant propagation isn’t all that tricky if you follow a few simple rules. You’ll be glad you took the time to do this – it does make gardening more enjoyable to be able to point to a plant and say, “I did that”. Not to mention it is far cheaper to grow your own than to purchase.
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