when the tree is dormant, using firm, woody stems from the previous season’s growth.' In my experience, softwood cuttings ...

Root cuttings need reasonable compost, a moderate but steady temperature, space and a little patience. But, unlike stem or leaf cuttings, root cuttings develop underground so you can't see what's ...

Taking hardwood cuttings is easy and often the only way to propagate many trees and shrubs ... To encourage rooting, wound each cutting at the base by removing a thin layer of wood with a sharp ...

From pruning and spraying to cutting back and attacking slugs, February is full of important chores for the attentive gardener.