Pruning and training
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Grow plantsHow to divide plants
We show you how to generate new plants from old, by lifting and dividing.
PlantsPlants to divide after flowering
As the flowers fade, discover which plants can be propagated by dividing them.
Grow plantsHow to divide bearded irises. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Find out how to divide bearded irises, reinvigorating them and creating more plants.
Grow plantsHow to divide lady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis). This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
We show you how to divide lady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis) in three quick steps.
Grow plantsHow to divide iris rhizomes
Find out how to rejuvenate tired clumps of irises, in our practical guide.
Grow plantsHow to divide hostas. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
We show you how to divide hostas to create strong new plants.
Grow plantsHow to divide clump-forming perennials
Find out how to divide clump-forming perennials in our practical, how-to guide.
How toHow to divide a house plant. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Alan Titchmarsh demonstrates how to reinvigorate clump-forming house plants like peace lilies and spider plants.
Grow plantsHow to divide rex begonias
Find out to divide your rex begonia house plants, in our step-by-step guide.
Grow plantsHow to lift and divide hemerocallis
Follow these five quick steps to divide your daylilies and produce new plants.
Grow plantsHow to lift and store dahlias
Find out how to lift dahlia tubers in autumn, and how to store them over winter, with advice from Alan Titchmarsh
Grow plantsHow to crown lift a tree. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Find out how to crown lift trees, to refine their appearance and create space for planting.
Grow plantsvideoHow to deadhead roses
Learn how and why to deadhead roses in our step-by-step guide, with a How-to video from Alan Titchmarsh.
Grow plantsComplete guide to deadheading flowers
All you need to know about deadheading different types of flower such as lavender and lupin, in our practical guide.
PlantsTips for training climbing plants
Climbing plants need a little help in order to produce the best results. Read on for tips and ideas.
PlantsThree ways to train a fruit tree
Discover three ways to train fruit trees so that they look attractive but take up little space - as cordons, espaliers or fans.
Grow plantsHow to train a climbing rose
Tame an unruly climbing rose, by following Monty Don's guide to tying it in and removing unwanted growth.
Grow plantsHow to train cordon tomatoes
Monty Don shows you how to train cordon tomatoes, to ensure a bumper crop of delicious fruits.
Grow plantsHow to train and prune a climbing rose
Follow our step-by-step guide to pruning climbing roses, with video tips from Monty Don.
