Use layering to grow new rose plants

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The usual method of propagating shrub, floribunda, rambler and climbing roses uses hardwood cuttings but you can grow new plants from any rose with a flexible stem, called layering. Choose a strong branch that can be bent to the ground. 

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Find all the gardening tips and advice you need to grow lavender 
How to plant water lilies1
 Water lilies make a beautiful addition to any pond, here's how to plant them.
How to remove rose suckers1
  Suckers grow below ground on grafted roses and on the stems of standard roses. Grafting uses the rootstock of one plant to attach to another.
Flowers to feast onPlant colourful, edible blooms in the kitchen garden and add them to salads, sweets and drinks
How to take lavender cuttings  Choose a healthy plant to propagate lavender cuttings from and do it in a warm, shady spot. Remove 100mm long side shoots, leaving a short piece at the base.
Create a raised brick flowerbed  Raised beds add interest to the garden and are perfect for gardeners who find it difficult to bend to ground level.
Storing bulbs  How to store bulbs once the foliage has dried up completely
Planting a bare-root rose  Instructions for successfully planting a bare-root rose
How to plant a bed of bulbs Colourful bulbs are a delightful addition to any garden
How to train a climbing rose When a climbing rose has finished flowering it’s time to prune, tidy and retrain. Before reattaching it check strong enough to take the weight of the growing plant then make repairs if necessary.
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