As someone who has rooted hardwood (and semi-hardwood and softwood) cuttings for 35 years, this simple approach does work for a select number of species. It is very easy, and something everyone could (and should) try. But, don't be dissuaded if results are disappointing. The writer's mild winter climate (which he does not mention) is a critical factor with this regime, and most hardwood cuttings will require a rooting hormone (usually IBA) or a greenhouse intermittent misting setup (or some such additional accommodations) and for some, a 12-18 month period.

As I mentioned, the simple method describe in this garden idea will work on a small subset of woody plants. It's a great first introduction to stem cutting propagation.
However, I might suggest that the writer list the species with which success was achieved, so as not to set up a novice to fail.

Hi Rick

First, what do you call mild. We often go down to minus 5F, and a couple of years has seen our village cut off by snow for a few days. As for types. I only do it now with a few, as I only have a garden 50 x 50ft. I am drawing on interest from many years ago when I trained at Capel Manor horticultural college just outside London. This was only supposed to give a general idea for people to try. As I always try to get over to people when I give talks, is, If it doesn't work the first time try again until it does. Experiment. That is the way to learn. Also don't forget the U.S. is a little bit bigger than our little island, so what one person there may grow will be different to someone in another part of the country. Anyway I still stress to people have a go, it won't cost you anyting.

Regards

John.

Leftwood said:It is very easy, and something everyone could (and should) try.

Leftwood said: But, don't be dissuaded if results are disappointing.

Leftwood said:It's a great first introduction to stem cutting propagation.

We are in agreement!!!!!!!
I am at a loss to explain this more clearly, and I thought the Hurray and Thumbs up emoticons would reinforce this even more. I speak American English, not the English spoken across the pond, and perhaps that is the source of the miscommunication?

Whether or not to offer specifics to help the novice propagator, that is your prerogative. This is where we differ, and everyone has their own opinions.

Have a great day!

Great tips and always worth a try. Where would we be without experimentation?

what is best season to that thing like here in the Philippines, we got only two season. the wet and dry season.

Oh eljanejoy, I wish we had your problem. Over here in England, no two days are the same. Friday it was bright a mild, Saturday a hard frost. Yesterday blowing a gale, and today still windy and raining. What I would do is try both seasons and see which one works. I would think the wet one. Good luck.

John.

by the month of july until half of dec wet season then by jan until june dry season.

Try the July first, and see what happens.