Our gardens may be preparing for their winter slumbers, but that doesn’t mean we have to rest: It’s time to make free shrubs!
The easiest way to propagate woody plants like dogwood, forsythia, hydrangea, rhododendron and viburnum, among others, is by taking hardwood cuttings in late fall or winter. All you need is a clean pair of bypass pruners (whose scissor-type action makes clean cuts), a a container and a well-draining medium (a 50/50 mix of coir and perlite is ideal, as it will simultaneously retain moisture and drain well.) No special training or expertise required.
