Publisher's Synopsis
This practical guide looks at the techniques for propagating a wide range of New Zealand native plants. Aimed at home gardeners as well as professionals, it includes information on structures, equipment and materials; detailed descriptions of techniques for propagating from seed, cuttings, grafting, layering and division; advice on harvesting and storing seed; discussion of diseases, pests and other problems. A major alphabetical section gives detailed instructions for propagating over 200 genera and species of commonly grown as well as less well-known native trees, shrubs, climbers, annuals, perennials, ferns and grasses.