Life Designer E - Mag April 2015 | Page 17

MARY MARY QUITE CONTRARY, HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW ? ... FRANGIPANI Frangipani is one of the easiest trees to propagate,and a great way to increase decorative foliage and fragrance in your garden or courtyard. Steps to propagate a new batch of frangipani trees in your garden. 1. Remove old wood Choose a firm stem. Using sharp secateurs, make a cutting about 30–50cm long. The base of the cutting should be of old wood, which is grey. 2. Rest wounds Remove the leaves and place cuttings somewhere dry, well ventilated and in full sun. Allow the wounds to heal. This takes a few weeks. Life Designer, April 2015   blushed green, shades of pink, purple, and antique wine tones. SWEET PEA With an intoxicating scent, the ruffled paper petaled Sweet Pea is pure delight and translates to blissful pleasure in the language of flowers. Often used as a term of endearment, its