The top plants to propagate this October, with tips and tricks from an award-winning horticulturalist – from roses to ...

Fall is actually the ideal time to propagate certain flowering plants, whether via seeds, cuttings, or division.

There are some mistakes to avoid when propagating lavender. Bunting says to maintain good air circulation to avoid rot. Also ensure the soil is well-draining and use amendments that boost drainage, ...

First, choose a stem from a healthy thyme plant. It should be "green and flexible, but not too woody," as per Burke. Then, cut 3 to 5 inches from the tip of the stem, just below a leaf node. Strip the ...

Ideally, the gardener should cut offsets in the spring, when the plant is ready to grow, rather than while it is in bloom.

Q. The shrimp plant I bought in 1998 is doing well and at one time had 60 blooms on it. How do I go about getting a slip started or do I have to take the root? Marian Maday, Sterling A. You're in luck ...

This week, I decided to try air layering a very old apple tree. I’m not sure what variety it is, but the fruit is delicious. Air layering is an age-old process of propagating plants that involves ...

Propagating plants is a favorite practice of many gardeners. However, some plants are intellectual property and are protected ...

“Proplifting refers to the act of taking plant leaves, plant cuttings, or any part of a plant [from a store] that is then ...