■ This extract from AG 24 May 1975 is the third of a 12-part series on how to propagate a wide selection of indoor and outdoor plants. Note: peat will often be mentioned in these articles, and while many new peat-free alternatives are available, peat composts are still on sale for those who choose not to use peat-free. If using peat-free, please note that details of watering and nutrients will vary.
INCREASING your own plants is one of the most enjoyable aspects of gardening, as well as being the cheapest way of obtaining new stock. Basically, there are two ways of propagating plants. There is the vegetative method, which embraces cuttings, layering, budding, grafting and division or splitting of plants. The other way is to raise plants from seed.
In this 12-week series I will be discussing all these methods of propagation and giving many examples of garden, house and greenhouse plants that can easily be raised by amateur gardeners. By collecting these articles, you will have a comprehensive guide to the various techniques used in
