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22.08.2024 - 14:18 / gardenadvice.co.uk / GardenAdvice
How to Expand Your Garden for FreeAs the crisp air of autumn approaches, it’s the perfect time to take advantage of nature’s generosity by expanding your garden without spending a penny. During this season, many common garden plants and shrubs enter a stage of growth that makes them ideal for propagation. By taking semi-hardwood stem cuttings, you can easily root a variety of plants, such as weigela, hydrangea, and daphne. This simple gardening technique can help you cultivate a flourishing garden with minimal cost.
Autumn is a prime time for taking cuttings because the growth from spring and summer has begun to harden, preparing for the winter months. This semi-hardwood stage of the plants makes them more resilient and ready to take root when placed in the right conditions. By mastering the art of taking cuttings, you can grow your own shrubs and fill your garden with new plants without breaking the bank.
Learn More:How to Grow Your Own Shrubs from Cuttings
One of the easiest and most rewarding plants to propagate through cuttings in autumn is the hydrangea. Hydrangeas are beloved for their stunning blooms and are surprisingly simple to propagate. By following a few straightforward steps, you can grow new hydrangea plants to enhance your garden’s beauty.
Learn More:How to Take Hydrangea Cuttings
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In addition to taking cuttings, GardenAdvice offers its members an excellent opportunity to expand their plant collection through the GardenAdvice Plant Swap. This initiative allows members to exchange plants with others, helping to increase the variety in their gardens while also saving money.
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