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The Plant Propagator's Bible: A Step-By-Step Guide to Propagating Every Plant in Your Garden

by Miranda Smith

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A visual, technique-by-technique reference for growing more plants

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A visual, technique-by-technique reference for growing more plants

Focused on the practical mechanics of plant reproduction, this gardening guide lays out propagation from seed and cuttings alongside layering, grafting, and budding. Hundreds of color photographs, annotated images, and step-by-step illustrations support the hands-on instruction, while coverage of growing conditions connects each method to how plants naturally develop and reproduce. An A-to-Z directory of more than 1,000 species spans houseplants, ornamentals, edibles, shrubs, trees, aquatics, and wildflowers, pairing them with appropriate propagation approaches. Plant-specific troubleshooting sections address common problems and ways to prevent or correct them, and the book also covers the tools and equipment involved.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Gardeners building practical propagation skills
  • Houseplant and greenhouse growers
  • Anyone seeking plant-by-plant propagation guidance

Themes

Plant propagationSeeds and cuttingsLayering, grafting, and buddingPlant care troubleshootingGardening tools and equipment

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Book overview

With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, veteran horticulture teacher Miranda Smith provides a complete reference showing every step for cultivating new plants--whether from seed or cuttings or with techniques such as layering, grafting, and budding.

Propagating new plants from existing ones is not only sustainable but also rewarding for gardeners of all skill levels. The Plant Propagator's Bible offers a solid and complete, go-to reference for expert gardeners but is also a perfect primer for the novice plant lover and horticulturalist.

Smith teaches readers, with the support of hundreds of 4-color photos and detailed illustrations, the natural process and conditions in which plants grow and reproduce, and shows gardeners how to use these systems to propagate any plant that grows in their garden or greenhouse--or even on their windowsill. The book features:
  • An A to Z directory of more than 1,000 individual plant species--with appropriate propagation techniques for aquatics, ornamental plants, houseplants, shrubs, trees, vegetables, and wildflowers
  • "What Can Go Wrong" advice for each type of plant, explaining potential problems and how to prevent or fix them
  • Detailed, step-by-step illustrations and annotated photographs
Including information on essential tools and equipment, this is an indispensable addition to every gardener's bookshelf.
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