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Rooting a Crape Myrtle Cutting

What is a crape myrtle node? What does it look like and how do you root them?

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Propagating Holly Shrubs from Cuttings

A neighbour has given me 2 evergreen holly cuttings from her shrub which is growing beautifully. We believe that you must have a male and female to ensure the plant gets holly berries. Is this true and if so, how can I tell if I have both?

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Growing Roses from a Cutting

I have been told you can grow a rose from a cutting. I don't know how to do it. Does anyone have some ideas?

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Taking Cuttings from Thornless Blackberries

How do I get slips from thornless blackberries?

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Texas Sage Cuttings

How do I root cuttings of Texas sage?

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Fertilizing Rhododendron and Azalea Cuttings

Which fertilizer should I use on rhododendron and azalea cuttings, once a month?

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Your Spring Garden for Pennies

Many plants, including those considered annuals in your area, can be over-wintered indoors and used as starts in your spring garden, whether it be in the ground or in containers, or both.

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Rooting Hormone for Pomegranate Tree Cuttings

Is there a rooting hormone I can buy, either liquid or dry, for pomegranate tree cuttings?

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Growing a Chocolate Soldier Plant from a Start

Where could I get a start of this plant? I have an indoor chocolate soldier plant, it has an orange bloom.

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Starting Plants from Cuttings

This is a guide for starting plants from cuttings. One of the best way to get new plants for your home and garden is by taking cuttings from an existing plant. There are several techniques to ensure success.

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Starting a Weeping Willow from a Cutting

My daughter had to cut down her weeping willow after it was destroyed in a storm. We noticed that the cut logs and branches were starting to sprout. Can a new tree be started from these and, if so, how?

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Taking a Cutting from a Lilac Bush

How do you take a cutting from a lilac bush and transplant it to another city?

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Planting a Cutting from a Weeping Willow

Can I plant a branch from a weeping willow? Should I use root hormone on it?

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Growing a Willow from a Cutting

Can I clip a piece of my downed willow and make a new willow?

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Growing Lilacs from Clippings

A friend was trimming her lilacs and gave me the trimmings. She told me that I might be able to grow a plant from the clippings. The clippings are fairly large. Can I grow a plant? Is so, how? Thanks!

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Starting Roses from Cuttings

How do you start a rose from a clipping?

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Growing lilacs from Cuttings

How do I root a piece of lilac tree from another branch? I was told not to take any cuttings while the trees are in bloom! Does it matter? I am getting impatient.

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Growing Camellias from Cuttings

Is it possible to start a camellia from a cutting? And if so, how do I proceed? Do I use new growth? Please share your advice. It will be most appreciated.

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Rooting a Weeping Willow Cutting

How do you grow roots on a weeping willow cutting?

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Growing Lavender from a Cutting

How do I get a cut started off of a lavender bush?

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Propagating Hydrangeas

Propagating HydrangeasIf you love Hydrangeas, as I do, now is the time to propagate them. If you don't have one, maybe a neighbor would let you take a few cuttings. It won't harm the existing plant, so don't be shy in asking. In about 6 weeks you'll be able to plant the cuttings in their permanent site.


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