Propagating

We reveal some of the garden favourites to take semi-ripe cuttings from, in autumn.

We show you how to take root cuttings from plants such as phlox, primulas and Oriental poppies.

Make more shrubs and trees for free, by taking hardwood cuttings. Browse our suggestions for species to try.

Discover Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost's favourite plants to take cuttings from.

Alan Titchmarsh lists his favourite plants to take hardwood cuttings from.

Check out 10 of the best plants to grow from seed for colourful cut flowers.

We reveal our pick of eight of the best perennials to grow from seed.

Annual climbers are quick to grow and bear masses of flowers. We've picked 10 to grow.

Self-seeders are the opportunists of the plant world. Discover eight of the best.

Want to grow flowers from seed, but worry it'll be difficult? Discover the easiest flowers to grow, so you can sow the seeds of a flower-filled summer.

Discover eight tips for growing cut flowers in your garden, including pinching out, feeding and watering.

Want to increase your stock of plants to gift to friends and family? Here are six ways to success.

Discover six common pitfalls to avoid when sowing seeds, taking cuttings and dividing plants.

Take a look at some of the garden favourites you can propagate by layering, in autumn.

September is the ideal time to take cuttings of many tender plants, including penstemon and pelargonium. Find out more in our practical guide.

Find out how to start an allotment from scratch, including when and how to start clearing.

Advice on growing plants hydroponically, and how to get started.

All you need to know about growing rhubarb, in our practical Grow Guide.

Find out all you need to know about growing the castor oil plant, ricinus, in this detailed Grow Guide.

All you need to know about growing and caring for ageratum, in our Grow Guide.

All you need to know about growing and caring for Oxalis triangularis

All you need to know about growing Japanese aralia, Fatsia japonica, in this detailed Grow Guide.