Top 7 Plants to Propagate in August Before It's Too Late

August is an ideal time to take semi-ripe cuttings of popular shrubs and perennials like rosemary, lantana, potentilla, Ribes, lavender, forsythia, and sage, using proper techniques such as snipping below leaf nodes, stripping lower leaves, and using well-draining soil. Proper care and timing can help gardeners propagate new plants at home, saving money and expanding their garden.