■ This extract from AG 14 June 1975 is the sixth 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. Also, other root stocks are now available apart from those listed in this 1975 article.
TO produce a new plant by budding or grafting is probably a greater thrill for an amateur gardener than raising plants by any other means. This is because these two methods of propagation are often looked upon as being within the scope only of commercial nurserymen skilled in knife work. Admittedly, a certain amount of skill is needed to be successful, but this need not deter the adventurous amateur as success usually comes with practice.
