Question: What is it about plants that makes it possible for you to grow them from a cutting rather than having to always start them from seed? I’m planning to expand my garden this season and want to ...

1. Choosing Suitable Plants Not all plants can be propagated by root cuttings, so it's important to select species that are known to respond well to this method. Perennial herbs like mint, thyme, and ...

As much as I love shopping for plants in the nursery, I also love to “make” my own plants. Many common garden plants are not difficult to propagate, but it does take some basic knowledge and lots of ...

The raspberry, with its botanical name Rubus idaeus, belongs to the rose family, which includes around 3,500 species. The raspberry is a hardy, deciduous climbing shrub that comes in a variety of ...

1. Root softwood cuttings from perennials, including roses, ornamental sages (Salvias), geraniums (Pelargoniums), marguerite daisies, euryops, and African blue basil. Take four to five inches of soft ...

I'll make a confession if you promise to keep it just between you and me. I suffer from OCGD, or as I like to call it, Obsessive Compulsive Gardener's Disorder. Nowhere are the symptoms more obvious ...