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Kayleigh Dray

These 5 easy-to-propagate perennials will reward you with years of free flowers – you'll fill your borders without spending a thing

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It may not feel like it, especially considering the temperatures, but July is one of the most productive months in the gardening calendar – especially if you’re keen to expand your planting without spending a fortune. Because, yes, there are no less than five perennials to propagate in July if you want free plants aplenty!

Yes, we all know that propagation is the MVP in our gardening arsenals. It basically means that, rather than buying new plants every time you want to fill a gap in a border or refresh a tired-looking patch, you can just... well, just multiply the favourites you already have growing.

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