Generally speaking, gardening is a pursuit that requires patience. Though a garden can go from pitiful to bountiful in a few months, most of the magic doesn't happen overnight. That said, there are a ...
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.
If you want beautiful, full, diverse planters without the hefty price tag, you may consider propagating your plants. Propagation is the process of growing new plants from clippings of existing plants.
My houseplant collection is never quite complete and I'm always looking for ways to get my hands on new plants. One of my ...
One way I save money by using what's on hand is with a homemade rooting agent, a trick I learned years ago from an old homesteader. Because the tips of willow shoots (Salix) contain IBA, the active ...
This July 1, 2013 photo shows a rooted softwood cutting in New Paltz, New York. 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 ...