Cut back salvias

Cut back, feed, water and remove reverted stems

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Simple steps to keep your plot looking good

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

Advice and inspiration with Nige Eaton , horticulture expert at Moss & Moor, Ilkley

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