RHS Propagating Plants: How to Grow Plants for Free by DK - Non Fiction - Hardcover

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780241662106
Publisher: DK (Dorling Kindersley)

Overview
RHS Propagating Plants: How to Grow Plants for Free is a comprehensive, hands-on guide from the experts at the Royal Horticultural Society for gardeners who want to multiply their favorite plants without spending a fortune. Packed across 320 pages, this brand new hardcover reference walks readers through every core propagation technique, from sowing seed and taking cuttings to layering, division, and grafting. Clear step-by-step photography and a plant-by-plant A-Z directory make it easy for beginners and experienced gardeners alike to fill their yard, patio, or containers with healthy new plants for next to nothing, season after season.

About the Book
Written and compiled by the gardening experts at DK in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society, this book demystifies plant propagation for home gardeners of every skill level. Rather than treating propagation as a niche or advanced pursuit, the book breaks it down into approachable, well-illustrated methods that any gardener can try in their own backyard, from stem cuttings and seed-starting to more advanced techniques like grafting and budding fruit trees. Hundreds of step-by-step tutorials show exactly how to handle everything from delicate seedlings to woody shrubs, with a built-in difficulty rating system so readers can start with easy wins and work their way up to trickier projects. A detailed plant-by-plant directory covers an enormous range of species, including fruit trees, ornamental shrubs, exotic orchids, and succulents, giving specific propagation advice tailored to each. Throughout, the authors answer the practical questions that trip up home gardeners most often, such as how long seedlings take to germinate, what a healthy stem cutting should look like, and which rootstock to choose when grafting. The result is a book that functions equally well as a cover-to-cover learning guide for propagation beginners and as a quick-reference manual that experienced gardeners can return to season after season. Beautifully photographed and clearly organized, it turns a subject that can feel intimidating into an achievable, rewarding hobby, ideal for anyone hoping to stretch their gardening budget while filling beds, borders, and containers with healthy new plants grown entirely from their existing garden stock.

Key Benefits

• Covers every major propagation method, including seeds, cuttings, layering, division, and grafting
• Includes an extensive plant-by-plant A-Z directory with species-specific guidance
• Features hundreds of clear step-by-step photographs for easy, accurate technique
• Rated difficulty system helps beginners build skills before tackling advanced projects
• Backed by the trusted horticultural expertise of the Royal Horticultural Society
• Makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, housewarmings, or the start of gardening season

About the Author
This title is published by DK, a leading illustrated non-fiction publisher known worldwide for clear, visually driven reference books across gardening, nature, science, and lifestyle subjects. The content is developed in close association with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK's leading gardening charity, whose horticultural experts contribute the plant knowledge, growing tips, and step-by-step techniques featured throughout the book. Together, DK and the RHS have produced a trusted library of gardening titles that combine rigorous, real-world horticultural expertise with DK's signature accessible, photography-led design, making expert-level plant care approachable for home gardeners of every experience level.

Why You'll Love This Book
Whether you're a first-time gardener or a seasoned green thumb, this guide turns plant propagation into an easy, money-saving hobby that pays off all year long. It's a wonderful gift for gardening enthusiasts, a thoughtful housewarming or Mother's Day present, or a treat for yourself as you plan your next backyard growing season.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.