Caring for cuttings: Alan Titchmarsh presents his plant preparation tips

PELARGONIUMS and fuchsias are killed by frost, so they need to be kept indoors over winter. But instead of clogging up your windowsills with big tatty old plants, take cuttings instead. Do it now and you'll have strong young plants ready to plant out next May. The technique involved is a good one to learn, as it's handy for all sorts of occasions when you see a plant you like the look of (provided you have the owner's permission, of course).





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