Who does not like free plants? And who does not like the satisfaction of propagating your own plants? You can combine those two simple joys by taking plant cuttings in spring to get yourself a haul of new plants to add to your garden.
Mid-spring is a fantastic time of year to take softwood cuttings and there is a huge list of plants to choose from that can be propagated in this way, including shrubs, perennials, herbs, and even some trees.
