Gardener's Guide to Propagation Techniques: The essential guide to producing plants

Plant propagation is a practical guide to increasing plant stock and developing horticultural skills, with step-by-step photographic guides, advice on selecting plant material, and guidance on choosing the appropriate propagation environment and aftercare.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2022
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd

Propagation is a cost-effective, fulfilling, and environmentally friendly approach to expanding your plant collection and refining your horticultural expertise. A Gardeners Guide to Propagation Techniques is an all-encompassing, hands-on manual that covers a wide array of propagation techniques suitable for a diverse range of trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, bulbs, and tender plants. The book is divided into chapters that explore various methods, including seeds, cuttings, layering, division, grafting, bulbs, and even micropropagation. Additionally, it offers an extensive list of plants that are suitable for each method, categorized from easy to difficult. Lavishly illustrated with photographs by renowned photographers Serge Barker, Rob Jackson, Palmstead Nurseries, Andy Vernon, and C.J. Waters, the book provides step-by-step photographic guides for each propagation technique. It offers valuable advice on selecting the appropriate plant material at the right time, selecting the most suitable method for different plants, determining the optimal propagation environment, and providing comprehensive aftercare instructions. Furthermore, the book addresses pest and disease challenges, offering insights into prevention and management strategies. By utilizing the techniques outlined in this comprehensive guide, gardeners can cultivate a thriving and diverse plant collection while promoting sustainable gardening practices.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 246 x 189 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780719840791