T-budding is a common grafting technique used in horticulture to propagate plants. It involves taking a bud from a desired plant variety and inserting it into a cut made in the bark of a rootstock plant. This method is particularly effective for fruit trees and ornamental plants, allowing growers to combine the best traits of both plants. The process begins by making a T-shaped incision in the bark of the rootstock. A healthy bud is then carefully removed from the donor plant, and its base is inserted into the cut. After securing the bud with tape or a grafting compound, the union will heal, and the new plant will grow, displaying the characteristics of the original variety.