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September cuttings will save you buying new plants in spring

Taking cuttings in September is an easy, low-cost way to raise new plants for beds and containers. Root them under protection through winter and you’ll have sturdy young plants ready to go outside in spring.

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September Cuttings Can Save a Planting Winter Would Wipe Out

September is one of the best times to take semi-ripe cuttings from many ornamental plants. Root a few now and you’ll have healthy young backups ready for spring if winter takes its toll.

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A Simple Plant Propagation Trick That Will Fill Your Garden With Cuttings

Propagating plants can be surprisingly easy when you keep cuttings consistently moist without letting them dry out. This simple plastic-bag method creates a humid microclimate that encourages fast rooting using everyday household items.

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Propagate Currants in Just a Few Weeks

If you have a currant bush that crops well and tastes great, you can easily make new plants from cuttings in late summer and early autumn. With a few simple steps, you’ll have strong young plants ready to move on next spring.

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Easy Summer Propagation of Currants with a Few Cuttings

Once you’ve found a currant variety that crops reliably and tastes great, it’s worth multiplying it. Early summer is ideal for taking softwood cuttings and raising a few new plants for your garden or family.

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