Who doesn’t love a good bargain at the garden center? I know I do! But it’s even better when you can get more plants without having to open your wallet at all. Knowing a few easy propagation techniques can increase your collection of annuals, perennials or shrubs without putting a strain on the budget.
When annuals get lanky and leggy, cutting them back helps improve the look of the plant and why not turn a few of those stems into cuttings? If a perennial isn’t flowering like it used to, it might be overcrowded. Division helps it grow more vigorously again and adds more colorful flowers to your border. Or maybe you have an heirloom shrub that you don’t want to lose—layering is a sure-fire way to keep it going and share with others.
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