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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

It Might Not Seem Like it, but Winter is a Perfect Time to Expand Your Collection of Native Shrubs – Here Are 7 Plants to Propagate in December

The pink fruits of an American beautyberry with light green foliage.

Native plants are experiencing a welcome surge in popularity as more gardeners appreciate their many benefits. They are perfectly suited to the local climate and conditions, making them low-maintenance additions that also provide essential food and shelter for native wildlife.

If you already have native shrubs in your garden, winter provides a fantastic chance to expand your collection. This is the perfect time to propagate many plants for free using hardwood cuttings, giving you identical clones of your treasured native specimens.

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