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Making the cut

Not only is taking plant cuttings one of the most frugal and sustainable garden ideas, but it is also one of the most enjoyable. There is no greater pleasure than nurturing new plants and watching them grow large enough to take pride of place in your garden.

Growing plants from cuttings will allow you to recreate the specific variety, and is suitable for a huge number of plants, including most shrubs, hardy and tender perennials, hedging plants, climbers, certain trees and fruits, and

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