Containing straightforward practical advice on dividing plants, sowing seeds and taking cuttings, this book aims to arm even complete beginners with the confidence to have a go, and to allow the gardener freedom to plan and plant lavishly and imaginatively, without counting the cost. All kinds of garden plants are covered - annuals, biennials, herbaceous perennials, ferns, bulbs, alpines, conservatory plants, shrubs, climbers and even trees. Each short section describes one simple method of propagation and growing on - how to do it, what will be needed, a list of the plants for which it works, and details of what can go wrong and the remedies.