This great video shows you how to take cuttings from your sage plant and replant these cuttings for more plants. See more Amateur Gardening videos:
Summer
Budget border
Got a new border to plant but need to keep your costs down? Be inspired by this bargain blend of fast-growers created by Helen Derrin from online plant nursery www.crocus.co.uk …
Taking Semi-ripe cuttings [video]
When taking semi-ripe cuttings you will first need a bag and secateurs. Take a branch of the plant you are taking a cutting from, you will notice that the end…
Easy fuchsia cuttings
Never taken cuttings? Gain confidence with these easy candidates, says AG garden writer Michelle Wheeler The part of gardening I enjoy the most is propagating plants. If you have never…
Shrubs for semi-ripe cuttings
Thinking of taking semi ripe cuttings this summer? see our list here for a range of suitable shrubby subjects
Michelle’s blog: Pest control
Pest Control The never-ending quest to combat garden pests is now in full swing, especially in my greenhouse. A few weeks ago I fumigated it with a garlic candle,…
How to divide bearded iris
It’s important to divide your bearded irises every few years to keep them floriferous and healthy, and to make new plants. The traditional technique is to dig up the iris…
Summer planting container trees and shrubs
Don’t let summer heat stop you from planting out trees and shrubs, say Michelle Wheeler 1) When planting in grass, first strip off the turf, in a circle radiating out…
Summer citrus care
There are a few timely jobs to do if you want a good crop of citrus fruit this year, says Kris Pruning REMOVAL OF larger branches is best done in…
Dividing Bearded Iris
Divide your bearded irises in August, says Emilie Griffin Bearded irises with rhizomes (this can be recognised as they have fleshy stems at soil level) are divided about six weeks…