How to propagate 375 plants : an illustrated directory of flowers, trees, shrubs, climbers, water plants, vegetables and herbs, with 650 photographs / Richard Rosenfeld; photography by Peter Anderson.
Introduction -- Directory of plants for propagating -- Flowers and foliage plants -- Trees, shrubs and climbers -- Wet-loving, bog and water plants -- Vegetables -- Herbs -- Pests and diseases - Glossary.
Summary:
Each entry consists of a description of the plant, its height, spread and growing habit, the conditions in which it grows best, the best cultivars to choose, and how to propagate it. All the standard propagation techniques are included, such as growing from seed, taking cuttings, dividing, growing suckers and offsets, layering, creating bulbs, and grafting. The book also includes advice on dealing with any pests and diseases you may encounter, and a glossary of propagation terms, such as budding, hardening off, leaf cutting, mound layering, pinching out and potting up.
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