What kind of plant is best? A free one! Although many people think about creating new plants in the spring, there are many ...

The Noble Dendrobium produces single blossoms or groups of flowers on short spikes that emerge from the nodes along the stem or pseudobulb. After the flowers fade, you can clip the spikes with ...

Most vegetables are traditionally grown from seed, but there are some varieties that you can actually propagate from cuttings ...

This week, we’re sharing a few methods to propagate your orchids at home — from plantlets to stem cuttings, and by division — courtesy of the Royal Horticultural Society. Happy New Year! From ...

Take a look at new shoots growing on a favorite shrub or vine and you’ll see that the bases of these shoots may be beginning to toughen up, their once soft, green outer layer turning brown and woody.

Q:I have a pink-flowered orchid cactus about 5 years old and 4 feet long. It is so beautiful when in bloom. Is it possible to divide the plant in half, as it is quite crowded in the container? Also a ...

Growing your own plants for free is a great feeling. You can fill your garden for a fraction of the cost, replenish tired plants and share special ones with friends. • Take cuttings if you want loads ...

Planting annual flowers can be a frustrating endeavor: You spend a lot of money (either on seeds or starts) and invest all that time in planting, just to watch them die at the end of the season.

Root cuttings need reasonable compost, a moderate but steady temperature, space and a little patience. But, unlike stem or leaf cuttings, root cuttings develop underground so you can't see what's ...

Propagating houseplants in water is a straightforward, low-waste, and rewarding method to expand your indoor garden. This technique, known as vegetative propagation, involves rooting plant cuttings in ...