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
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Many gardening books emphasize the importance of dividing perennials according to a specific schedule. For each variety described, they inevitablyContinue Reading
An easy way to propagate many plants is to root the stems in water. Since I’m particularly fond of Coleus,Continue Reading
Taking stem cuttings of coleus and philodendrons is simple. Just insert the stems into a pot of moist potting mix,Continue Reading
If your begonia tuber is getting too big for its pot, you can fix that . . . by dividing the tuber!Continue Reading
Photo: halfpoint, depositphotos To speed up the growth of certain slow-to-mature flowers and vegetables and thus obtain results more quicklyContinue Reading
By Larry Hodgson Question: I was taking cuttings of my coleus as I do each spring and saw on theContinue Reading
With cuttings, a plant stem becomes a whole new plant in just a few weeks! Ill.: Maria Flaya, depositphotos ByContinue Reading
Photo: skat15, depositphotos 5 Handy Lists! By Larry Hodgson Do you want to know when to sow your garden plantsContinue Reading
Easy Steps to Grow Your Own Hardy Hibiscus When it comes to adding drama and flair to the garden, youContinue Reading
The spider plant produces numerous plantlets that can be used for propagation. Photo: Lena Viridis, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson TheContinue Reading
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