Question

propagation by hardwood cuttings is ______.
a. difficult and costly
b. easy and inexpensive
c. not recommended for narrowleaf evergreens
d. rarely done with deciduous plants

Explanation:

Hardwood cuttings are a common propagation method for many plants, including deciduous and some evergreens. This method is generally easy to perform and doesn't require expensive materials or complex techniques, making it inexpensive. Option a is incorrect as it's not difficult/costly. Option c is wrong because narrowleaf evergreens can be propagated this way. Option d is incorrect as deciduous plants are often propagated via hardwood cuttings. So the correct choice is b.

Answer:

b. easy and inexpensive