My houseplant collection is never quite complete and I'm always looking for ways to get my hands on new plants. One of my ...

Q. I would like to try my hand at propagation. What is the difference between softwood and hardwood propagation? Are there any secrets to success? Propagation by cutting (also called “clonal ...

A good friend of mine has a houseplant in his office that has been there since I can remember. I don’t think the thing has ever been repotted or fertilized in 20 years. When I asked him about the ...

Propagating roses from cuttings in late spring or early summer lets you easily grow more blooms for your garden. Choose semi-hardwood stems, dip them in rooting hormone, and plant them in moist soil ...

● Rooting: Place the cutting in a glass of water or a well-draining rooting medium (a mix of perlite and peat moss works well ...