What kind of plant is best? A free one! Although many people think about creating new plants in the spring, there are many ...

Rooting cuttings always has taken a bit of guesswork. In order to tell if roots are sufficiently developed for transplanting, you must gently pull the plant out of the potting medium and hope you ...

Take a look at new shoots growing on a favorite shrub or vine and you’ll see that the bases of these shoots may be beginning to toughen up, their once soft, green outer layer turning brown and woody.

For budget-minded gardeners, propagating hardy perennials from roots is an especially easy way to multiply your crops for free. Certain hardy perennials, such as Oriental poppies, will produce stem ...

Propagating houseplants is usually an easy procedure. Simply take cuttings, or slips, of new growth and place them in a rooting medium. In a few weeks they are rooted and ready to be potted. This ...

Materials needed: A growing tomato plant, mint, or a similar plant; container with vermiculite; jar of water; aluminum foil. Completion time: Six to eight weeks. Youngsters are surprised at how a ...