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Kayleigh Dray

How to take root cuttings in water and save money on filling your home and garden with lots of free plants

Gardener cutting hydrangea with secateurs outdoors, closeup - stock photo.

Learning how to take root cuttings in water is one of those gardening hacks that feels almost too good to be true.

With just a snip of a stem and a jar of water, you can turn a single houseplant into a whole new collection. It costs nothing, takes minutes, and is surprisingly satisfying to watch as roots begin to unfurl.

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