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be transplanted into their final position or into a large pot.  Blackcurrants are easy to propagate this way, so most cuttings should take providing you don't let them dry out at any stage. Thanks for the advice- I will wait until fall, then.

does anybody know the best wat of propagating sweet chestnut trees? Have tried growing from chestnuts last year without much luck although I have grown conker trees this way, should I persevere or is it possible to take cuttings? We've got them

Its it easy to propagate clematis? Yes, in theory, but often they don't take from cuttings.  Layering is a good method and you can also sow seeds but then what you get will be surprises. This advice is from the RHS - http

Just wondered if anyone out there has used a Vitopod Propogator? and if so would you recommend one?

Hi, Can you take cuttings from Nepeta in the same way as you would Lavender?  Also do you have to cover the pots in a plastic bag for humidity and keep them inside or could I put them straight outside in a cold frame?  It's the first time I'm going to have tried taking cuttings! ...

Hi all I'm propogating my own seeds this year and could do with help and hints. I have just bought seed trays, capillary matting and tray to stand these in. Also some window propogators with modules in. Also a thermometer so I can see how warm my unheated conservatory is!! I wo...

I am relatively new to gardening in my own first garden though I have grown herbs, tomatoes and some flowers in rented accommodation before. I now own my own garden and I want to grow some of my own veg, though it is not a huge garden.I do not have a greenhouse but have been give...

Joe Swift demonstrates how to prune and take hardwood cuttings from dogwoods.springCreative suggestions for dogwoodCreate a dogwood container displayCreate a winter container displayMake a christmas wreathBrowse dogwood varietiesAdd autumn colour to your garden.

I have an old Yucca house plant which is looking very tired and I am going to try to start off two new plants from the side shoots, however I'm not sure how to go about it. Should I just cut the shoots off and pot them up or should I leave the cut shoots to harden first? Any advi...

I haven't seen bilberries for sale in greengrocers/supermarkets for decades, but I remember the wonderful bilberry pies my Granny baked back in the 1950's, probably with fruit she picked in the wild.  I would really love to grow my own but hear that they are exceptionally hard to...