The Propagation Handbook: A Guide to Propagating Houseplants - Hardcover

by Hilton Carter (Author)

In The Propagation Handbook, plant stylist Hilton Carter reveals how to grow and increase your own plant family by propagating existing plants.

Not only a plant lover, Hilton is passionate about propagation, the process of growing a brand new healthy and happy plant from part of an existing one. In this, his fifth book, Hilton talks us through the process of propagation and explains all the necessary techniques, from the very simplest to more complex methods, such as air layering and grafting. He describes exactly which method to use for different types of plant, and lists the tools essential for the process. In Hilton's own words: "You hear so much about plant 'parenthood', but knowing how to propagate and then watching as your little plant takes shape and develops into a full-grown plant is the very definition of this."

Author Biography

Hilton Carter is a director, editor, and fine artist who is passionate about plants--his home is filled with them. He has a huge following of 557k on Instagram (@hiltoncarter), where he shares his encyclopedic knowledge of plant care and styling. Hilton recently launched his second highly successful homewares collaboration with Target. He is one of the experts selected by Chip and Joanna Gaines for their Workshops digital series and Magnolia Network TV show and also makes frequent appearances on NBC's Today show. His TV special "Plant-spiration with Hilton Carter" will air on PBS in March 2024. Hilton lives in Baltimore with his wife and daughter.