Do You Really Have to Divide Perennials?
Many gardening books emphasize the importance of dividing perennials according to a specific schedule. For each variety described, they inevitablyContinue Reading
Category: Plant propagation
Rooting Coleus In Water
An easy way to propagate many plants is to root the stems in water. Since I’m particularly fond of Coleus,Continue Reading
Air Rooting For Difficult Succulent Cuttings
Taking stem cuttings of coleus and philodendrons is simple. Just insert the stems into a pot of moist potting mix,Continue Reading
Yes, You Can Divide Begonia Tubers
If your begonia tuber is getting too big for its pot, you can fix that . . . by dividing the tuber!Continue Reading
Beginning Gardener’s Guide to Starting Seeds Indoors
Photo: halfpoint, depositphotos To speed up the growth of certain slow-to-mature flowers and vegetables and thus obtain results more quicklyContinue Reading
Can I Multiply a Patented Plant?
By Larry Hodgson Question: I was taking cuttings of my coleus as I do each spring and saw on theContinue Reading
Cuttings 101
With cuttings, a plant stem becomes a whole new plant in just a few weeks! Ill.: Maria Flaya, depositphotos ByContinue Reading
Learn When to Sow Your Garden Seeds
Photo: skat15, depositphotos 5 Handy Lists! By Larry Hodgson Do you want to know when to sow your garden plantsContinue Reading
Start Your Own Hardy Hibiscus from Seed
Easy Steps to Grow Your Own Hardy Hibiscus When it comes to adding drama and flair to the garden, youContinue Reading
Multiply Your Spider Plant Naturally … Through Layering!
The spider plant produces numerous plantlets that can be used for propagation. Photo: Lena Viridis, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson TheContinue Reading