● Rooting: Place the cutting in a glass of water or a well-draining rooting medium (a mix of perlite and peat moss works well ...

Bay leaves are aromatic herbs that can add flavor to soups, stews, and teas. Instead of buying them from the store, why not ...

Take your gardening efforts to the next level and propagate plants from stem cuttings. Stem cuttings can be taken any time the plant is healthy and actively growing. If you have a favorite plant, one ...

Everyone loves hydrangeas—especially Southerners. They're fluffy and vibrant, and for many, a symbol of nostalgia. The only downside? Their premium blooms can come at a premium price when bought at ...

Step 1: Take several stem cuttings from a healthy Christmas cactus plant using clean shears or scissors, or gently break off the cuttings with your fingers. Long stem cuttings are often too top-heavy ...

Healthy cuttings from your current garden can grow into successful new plants with these expert techniques. Growing roses from cuttings of an established rosebush is one way you can expand your rose ...

My daughter asked me if she could have cuttings of some of my favorite house plants. She said she could start a new plant from a piece of stem. Could you explain how to do that? Many common house ...

Q: I have admired the big wall hangings of succulents but I cringe at the price of these beautiful succulent arrangements. Can you tell me how start my own succulents? I have several small succulent ...

Q. I want to cut stems from my apple tree and use them to start new trees. I have tried this for several years with no success. I have even used rooting hormone powders, but they did not help. What do ...

Pothos are a low-maintenance houseplant that you can grow by cutting their stems. They feature variegated leaves, which can add a visual delight to your space.

The need to cover an open wound on cycad stem cuttings has been confirmed by the Western Pacific Tropical Research Center at the University of Guam in a study published in the Tropical Conservation ...