Complete this hydrangea task before August ends to bag yourself free plants – experts say it’s best done before the bank holiday

Pink flowering hydrangea growing in a garden border.

If hydrangeas are a resident in your garden, there’s one task you should do before the end of the month to multiply your collection – for free.

The task in question? Taking hydrangea cuttings. It’s the prime time to take semi-ripe cuttings, specifically, which are generally pieces of stem with a woody base and a soft green tip. According to experts, August is the perfect month to do it – but since we’re nearing the bank holiday, we’re running out of time.