Propagating your own plants is one of the greatest joys of gardening, and instead of being intimidated, gardeners should relish this chance to create new life. In this book the best Royal Horticultural Society experts show the right way to perform around 20 of the most popular techniques, and look at the simplest routes for success. In step by step sequences they'll show how to propagate climbers like clematis, collect tree seed from Japanese maples and sow it successfully, break the dormancy of sweet peas, and trouble shoot any propagation problems you encounter. The propagation directory explains which of the techniques to use for around 1000 of the most popular plants today, so you can populate your garden with expert advice for next to nothing.

A practical guide to the making of more plants, explaining how to take cuttings, how to sow seeds and how to split perennials, as well as tips and advice on tools, procedures and aftercare. Illustrated.

Royal Horticultural Society Propagation Techniques is the new practical guide to the essential practice of making more plants. It will show how to take cuttings, how to sow seed, how to split perennials to bulk up all of your favourite garden plants. Shows tools, procedures, good practice and aftercare