I Stopped Buying Plants After Learning This Propagation Trick
Want a free plant factory in your own backyard? This DIY plant propagation box is the easiest way to grow plants from cuttings - and I've never paid for these plants since.
If you're a gardener over 60, you already know how expensive it is to fill a garden. Buying plants season after season starts to be a drain on your wallet. In this video, I'll show you the exact propagation box I use, how to set it up, and which plants work best from cuttings - including hydrangeas, boxwood and ground covers.
You don't need any special skills. You just need a few cuttings, a little patience, and the right setup-and I'll walk you through every step.
Whether you're propagating hydrangeas, boxwood or ground cover, this step-by-step guide works for gardeners over 60 who want more garden for less money.
In this video you'll learn:
What a plant propagation box is and why it works
How to prepare cuttings successfully
Which planting mediums are best
And where to locate your box for best results
If you've been thinking about trying plant propagation but weren't sure where to start, this video is for you. I hope it saves you money - and a lot of unnecessary purchases at the garden center.
00:00 - 01:00 What a propagation box can do for you
01:00 - 01:43 How to make the propagation box
01:43 - 06:20 How to prepare different cuttings
06:20 - 07:41 Filling the box with planting medium
07:41 - 08:35 How to use Rooting Powder
08:35 - 08:50 Adding prepared cuttings to the box
08:50 - 09:38 Results
09:38 - 10:17 Wrap up and reminders
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