320 pages : 28 cm

A guide to plant propagation that includes explanations of the different propagation techniques, advice on choosing the right seeds, and instructions for caring for the plants

Includes index

[Table of contents]. [1] Introduction : Learning from nature ; Propagation in the past ; Modern propagation ; Sexual increase of plants ; Vegetative propagation ; Tools and equipment ; Soils and growing media ; Propagation in different climates ; The propagation environment ; Plant problems -- [2] Garden trees : Taking cuttings ; Sowing seeds ; Grafting and budding ; Layering ; Palms ; Cycads ; Conifers ; A-Z of garden trees -- [3] Shrubs and climbing plants : Taking cuttings ; Division ; Sowing seeds ; Layering ; Grafting ; Heaths and heathers ; Roses ; A-Z of shrubs and climbing plants -- [4] Perennials : Division ; Sowing seeds ; Taking cuttings ; Ferns ; Alpine plants ; Water garden plants ; Bromeliads ; Ornamental grasses ; Orchids ; A-Z of perennials -- [5] Annuals and biennials : Sowing seeds ; A-Z of annuals and biennials -- [6] Cacti and other succulents : Sowing seeds ; Division ; Taking cuttings ; Grafting ; A-Z of cacti and other succulents -- [7] Bulbous plants : Division ; Sowing seeds ; Scaling and chipping ; A-Z of bulbous plants -- [8] Vegetables : Sowing seeds ; Culinary herbs ; A-Z of vegetables

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