Who does not like free plants? And who does not like the satisfaction of propagating your own plants? You can combine those two simple joys by taking plant cuttings in spring to get yourself a haul of new plants to add to your garden. Mid-spring is a fantastic time of year to and there is a huge list of plants to choose from that can be propagated in this way, including shrubs, perennials, herbs, and even some trees. As the plants are growing rapidly in May, it means that cuttings are likely to root quickly.
To inspire you to head out into the garden with some snips, lets take a look at some popular backyard plants that can be propagated by softwood cuttings this month. The only problem may be making enough space to house all these new cuttings. Taking cuttings can be quite simple, but there are some key to avoid: A pair of pruning snips with micro-tip stainless steel blades that are ideal for a variety of pruning tasks - including taking softwood cuttings in the spring.
Made from eco-friendly durable plastic that is lightweight and easy to use. The humidity dome can lock in moisture and enhance temperature to improve the cutting survival rate. An all-natural seed starter mix that assists in starting seeds or rooting cuttings.
The premium mix assists with improving moisture retention and promotes root growth. Many plants can be propagated from softwood cuttings taken in May from the current season’s growth. Now that spring is here, the time is right to add taking cuttings o.