Using Cuttings<\/b><\/p>\n

Growing flowers and plants from cuttings is a cost-effective way to create a stunning garden. Many plants can grow from cuttings and clippings so you don\u2019t have to continue to buy seedlings. To avoid replicating defective genes, only clone from a healthy mother plant. The mother plant should also be large enough so that the removal of one or more cutting doesn\u2019t kill it. Something else to note, both the mother plant and the cuttings experience stress after cloning, so for stronger stress tolerance, a good plant fertilizer is essential to provide the necessary nutrients to help them through the transition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plants on Sale<\/b><\/p>\n

When on a tight budget, discounted plants can result in huge savings.\u00a0 Just like clothing retailers, some nurseries place their plants on sale to either create room for new merchandise or push last season\u2019s plants. Although some nurseries will discount plants whose flowers and leaves look scorched and unkempt, as long as the stem is green and healthy, you can usually salvage them by planting then quickly and watering them sufficiently. Beware not to purchase plants that have any bugs or signs of disease. If you don\u2019t know how to inspect plants, bring along someone who does. Most nurseries tend to have clearance sales at the end of spring and summer – so be on the lookout.<\/span><\/p>\n