This title offers step-by-step instructions for
creating plants for free, from propagating seeds and
cuttings to dividing, layering and grafting. This is a
complete practical guide to propagating your own
flowers, trees, shrubs, climbers, wet-loving, bog and
water plants, and vegetables and herbs. It covers all
the standard techniques including sowing seed; taking
cuttings; dividing plants; growing suckers and offsets;
layering; creating extra bulbs, tubers and corms; and,
grafting two plants together. There is an A-Z directory
that lists 375 plants for propagating, describing each
plant's size, colour and shape, where they are best
grown, and how and when to propagate. This title
includes advice about equipment, from specialist
secateurs and garden knives to biodegradable pots and
cold frames, as well as how to improve your soil and
make compost. It is beautifully illustrated with over
1100 clear and informative photographs. The book begins
with techniques for growing plants from seed. Next,
there are instructions for taking cuttings from
established plants and taking leaf and root cuttings -
procedures that will save you a fortune.Dividing plants
is equally easy and you can even transform suckers into
separate plants and sever offsets and runners, giving a
bigger crop next year. Once you have mastered the
basics, layering couldn't be easier. And if you can't
stop propagating, there's more on stooling, dropping and
air layering, and a section on grafting. All the
techniques are explained with step-by-step instructions
and photographs throughout, with advice on preparation,
potting up and aftercare. There is also a directory of
over 375 plants, with propagating notes and growing
tips. |
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