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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

Why Pay for New Shrubs? 5 Plants You Can Propagate for Free This February

A large wooden pergola sits atop a garden filled with green borders and a gravel path.

You take hardwood cuttings during a plant’s dormancy from mid-fall to late winter. Once the buds start breaking, the window has closed. In many climates, that makes this the last month, so here are some easy plants to propagate in February from hardwood cuttings while you still have time.

Trees, shrubs, and fruit bushes are all ideal candidates for hardwood cuttings. It is a reliable way to expand your plant collection, and a satisfying way to get new plants for free. As the window is closing, it is preferable to stick to some of those reliable, forgiving plants that root easily.

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