Amateur Gardening

Taking basal cuttings

Q I want to fill gaps by planting large swathes of herbaceous perennials. I will buy a few, but would like to save money by propagating existing ones, plus those of friends. Can I take cuttings?

Jenny Newmarch, Crewe, Cheshire

Filling borders with perennials chosen to thrive in the soil and climate available

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