cut lavender flowers and stems
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Share the joy – how to propagate your plants

One of the great things about having a garden is giving some of it away – sharing not just flowers and zucchini, but plants. Let your plants multiply – as gifts for friends, as well as filling bare spots in your garden.

Vegie growing
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Want top crops? Get in early

You imagine your poor brassicas frying in the sun, but with the right set-up, starting early is essential to maximise your harvests.

Layering
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The art of layering

Propagating your own plants by layering is a cost-effective way to create an abundant garden.

hoya
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Propagate hoya

Also known as wax plants, hoyas are a popular indoor plant. They are attractive, low maintenance and easy to propagate!

rhipsalis
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Propagate rhipsalis

Rhipsalis are tough and drought-hardy plants that are well-suited for growing in pots or hanging baskets. Here’s how to propagate them.

Dracaena
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Propagate dracaena

Dracaena are one of the toughest plants for pots. With attractive, often variegated leaves, it’s no wonder they’re so popular as indoor plants. Here’s how to propagate them.

propagate woolly bush
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Propagate woolly bush cuttings

Native woolly bush makes a great feature plant in the garden. Follow these steps to propagate this shrub from a cutting.

plant propagation methods
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Plant propagation methods

It’s fun, economical and deeply satisfying to grow a garden from cuttings, divisions or seed. Here, we take you through the basics…

propagate devil's ivy
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Propagate devil’s ivy

Vine-like devil’s ivy (Epipremnum aureum) is one of the most versatile and easiest of all the indoor plants to grow. It’s also very easy to propagate when you want to increase your collection.

Native garden
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Propagating native plants

Keen to start propagating Australian natives? You’ll feel confident to give it a go with these expert tips and tricks.

Snake plant by iStock
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Propagate snake plant cuttings

Snake plant might be the toughest plant that ever lived! Learn how to propagate this hardy succulent in potting mix.

Multi-pot propagation
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Clever multi-pot propagation

Growing cuttings in a ‘multi-pot’ takes plant propagation to the next level. You can make plenty of new plants in a small space for your own garden or as gifts.