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 ...

A guide to seven native plants to propagate in December, including expert tips for taking hardwood cuttings of the trees and ...

Winter means death for many different plants, but if you take some cuttings from these herbs, you can propagate them indoors during the chilly season.

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.

Propagating plants in winter isn’t always successful since plants grow slower at this time of the year and cuttings are generally harder to root. But if you need to salvage broken plant stems or ...

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.

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 ...

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Rooting cuttings is a time-honored technique. Starting roses from cuttings can be an easy and low-cost solution to get more plants in your garden. Learn how to root roses and consider checking the ...