Everyone loves hydrangeas—especially Southerners. They're fluffy and vibrant, and for many, a symbol of nostalgia. The only downside? Their premium blooms can come at a premium price when bought at ...

If the idea of growing berry bushes in your backyard is tempting, learning that it can be done from cuttings may be all you need to know to commit. Using cuttings to grow your own bramble or blueberry ...

Indoor plants are easiest to propagate when they’re actively growing in spring or summer. But if you’re looking for a fun ...

Salvias are notorious for growing very slowly from seed. With that in mind, it's much easier to use the plant you already ...

Learning how to propagate plants is an exciting way to share your plants with others. Plants can be propagated by sexual or asexual means. Sexual propagation is starting plants from seed. Multiplying ...

My daughter asked me if she could have cuttings of some of my favorite house plants. She said she could start a new plant from a piece of stem. Could you explain how to do that? Many common house ...

Q. I want to cut stems from my apple tree and use them to start new trees. I have tried this for several years with no success. I have even used rooting hormone powders, but they did not help. What do ...

Q: I have admired the big wall hangings of succulents but I cringe at the price of these beautiful succulent arrangements. Can you tell me how start my own succulents? I have several small succulent ...

Discover 7 houseplant cuttings to take in January and get a head start on rooting before spring. You can use tools like a ...

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is known for its strong lemon scent, low-maintenance nature, and its ability to establish quickly when planted in enriched, well-drained soil. Once you understand how ...

Root cuttings need reasonable compost, a moderate but steady temperature, space and a little patience. But, unlike stem or leaf cuttings, root cuttings develop underground so you can't see what's ...