Propagation techniques: starting seed

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Make more thin-rooted perennials such as Japanese anemones, phlox and hardy geraniums with this method of root cuttings. Lift a clump of your chosen plant with a garden fork, select the best roots and

Starting your seeds too early can lead to issues and needing to make another round of sowings in spring anyway – however, if you are feeling the seed tin calling to you, and want to sow any of the bel

January days may still be chilly and short on daylight, but we can feel spring on the horizon, and there are plenty of under cover tasks we can complete now to get us out of the starting gates and rea

It is of course vital that crops are watered sufficiently, especially during the summer months, but it is surprisingly easy to give too much TLC to plants and end up overwatering them. Symptoms of thi

While light levels are low, you might be holding off sowing herb seeds until the warmer months are here. But if you’re feeling impatient, why not grow a few microgreens like basil, coriander and parsl