Leaf-vein cuttings

Take cuttings of your favourite salvias to make new plants for next year, in case the parent plants don’t survive the winter. Salvia cuttings are easy to root and if kept in a greenhouse or cold frame

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Cut back, feed, water and remove reverted stems

Pot up little offshoots and you’ll have a whole new bed of plants in no time

Striking pops of autumnal colour, brilliant ideas for small shady spaces and even a wildlife pond in a pot – this urban oasis has it all…

Tropical plants have always fascinated me – I love their architectural leaves and vibrant colours. I have vivid memories of visiting the Palm House at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew as a child and fee