Have you got tips for propagating cordylines?

Save seeds from the heads of grasses that may not survive the winter. Ornamental grasses such as pennisetum are marginally tender and particularly susceptible to frost damage when grown in heavy soil.

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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Get them rooted now to create the perfect Christmas presents!

Buy prepared hyacinth bulbs now to put into pots ready for flowering at Christmas. Prepared bulbs have been heat-treated to set up the bud for flowering earlier than normal. These need 10-14 weeks fro

Once your plants are spent, give them a tidy and create more plants too