Propagation in Winter

Early Winter

Tip: Peg low growing ivy stems down to soil level

Effect: Roots and forms new plants

Mid Winter

Tip: Take root cuttings from poppies, acanthus, verbascum and phlox

Effect: Gives more plants for next year

Late Winter

Tip: Lift and divide congested clumps of snowdrops after flowering

Effect: Gives bigger, healthier plants