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A method of propagating fruit trees and a wide range of other plants, by taking a cutting of a variety with buds attached (scion) and joining it on to another related variety (stock). The tissues grow together and a single plant is formed

I've just bought an electrically heated propagator to germinate some Strelitzia Reginae seeds. I'm growing the seeds in vermiculite, which I've never used before, hence this post. I'm very unsure as to how I should know when the vermiculite needs

Generate new plants from your hostas by following Monty Don's video guide to lifting, dividing and planting.spring and autumnPropagating plants by dividingIrisesHerbaceous perennialsAstersDay liliesView a selection of hosta plantsBrowse a variety

and covered with a propagator lid and put them on my window ledge ready to take to my new property. I am such a novice to gardening that I don't even know how often to water them? I have been browsing the internet and some websites say to cover the propagator

I am always unsure - after my seeds have germinated in the propogato,r which is in the greenhouse - when do I remove them from the propogator  Hi anthonyhazell, it depends on the plants, really. It's a good idea to take the lid off the propagator a

Tie shoots of honeysuckle and climbing roses to supportsPinch out the shoot tips of dahlias to encourage branchingDeadhead lupins as soon as the flowers have fadedPropagate wisteria, clematis, honeysuckle and ornamental vines by layering

to propagate including aquilegia, polemonium and foxglovesIdentify rose problems and pick off diseased leavesPrune philadelphus, weigela and other early summer-flowering shrubsPropagate lily bulbs by taking off a few outer scales and putting them in bags

Evening all, i have some lovely primulas but still want more,how do i collect the seeds. Hi essexcowboyfound to this on plantlife.org.uk, going to have a go myself. Propagation: Primroses are easy to propagate from seed or by division. Seeds lose

Carol Klein explains how to hand-pollinate hellebores and guides you through the process, offering practical tips and advice.springMore advice on propagating plantsCarol Klein demonstrates how to cross-pollinate daffodils.Collecting allium seeds

Follow Chris Beardshaw's step-by-step video guide to taking semi-ripe cuttings from plants, with advice on choosing the best plant material and how to prepare the cuttings.September - OctoberMore advice on propagating plantsHow to take basal