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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...