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how to prune hydrangeas
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harvest cuttings from semi-ripe growth
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the best way to test if a stem has reached the softwood stage is to bend it. if it snaps
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cut a stem 1 inch below the second leaf node. a cutting should measure between 3 5 inches
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keep cutting short to conserve energy
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keep your cuttings cool and moist while collecting them. the author uses a plastic basin and moist paper towels to keep her cuttings
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remove leaves to create wounds. the wounds allow the rooting hormone to can gain entry into the stem
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trim each set of leaves to minimize transpiration loss
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place stakes at the corners of each tray to support the roof of your mini-greenhouse
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water the trays
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place the tray of cuttings into a plastic bag. this mini-greenhouse will keep the cuttings moist until roots develop
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pot up rooted cuttings into quart-size containers. water them
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