Old Sandbox to Start Plant Cuttings
The kids old sandbox makes a great place to grow cuttings for starting new plants! Be sure to shade the new cuttings from the sun and water frequently until you see new growth. These little plants you are growing will sell for $5.00 each at your next garage sale!
Rooting a Weeping Cherry Tree Cutting
I would like to root a 6 yr old weeping cherry tree and lilac cuttings. The cherry tree has a branch on one side of the tree. I would like to know if this branch can be rooted when cut. Also how do you root lilac bushes from branch trimmings?
Growing a Burning Bush from Cuttings
I was wondering if you can get a start off a burning bush, plant it, and it will grow?
How do I root cuttings from a Christmas Cactus? I tried just sticking them in the soil, but they just rot.
I would like advice for starting new plants from clippings of the plants I have.
Starting Oleander from Cuttings
How do I start a new plant from Oleander cuttings?
An easy way to root angel trumpets, confederate rose, and rose of Sharon is to cut a branch off and put it in water halfway up the stem until it has roots. Put it in the ground and keep watered for a couple of weeks. They return every year.
Geraniums Offer Great Cuttings
Could you tell me how long it takes for a geranium to bloom from newly rooted slip?
Propagating White Trumpet Bush
I received some white trumpet bush stalks about three years ago. They had been overwintered in a bucket stored in a garage. When do I cut the bush back in order to have more stalks to plant next spring?
Growing a Tree from a Willow Cutting
How do I start a willow tree?
I have just had 12 chrysanthemum stools given me and I would like to know how to look after them through the winter.
Starting a Hibiscus from a Cutting
How do I get new start hibiscus plants from current plant that comes back every year?
Deer Ate My Thornless Blackberry Plants
Deer ate the leaves and tops of the stems of my new thornless blackberry plants, that I planted this Spring. Should I pull it up or can I root some of it? Will the stems grow roots in water? Thanks.
If 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.
Starting a Japanese Holly from Cuttings
I have to cut back a Japanese Holly. Can the stems I cut be rooted to make other cuttings? If so, please let me know. Thanks.
Growing Spearmint from a Cutting
Can you "root" in water or grow a cutting from a spearmint plant. Has anyone done this, or do you have any information. The research I've done so far hasn't turned up with any real results. Thank you.
Have you ever tried cloning Rose Bushes? If you have with out success, here is a simple tip that will get you started on your way. I took a clipping from a rose bush and put it in some good potting soil mixed with some peat moss. New growth has worked best. This will be the thinner stems that have not developed the wood-like look and feel yet.
I love Ivy and would like to start up an outdoor pot of mixed Ivy. Does anyone have any advice on taking a cutting? My neighbors have a lovely mixture of Ivy plants. Thank you.
When I send out cuttings to friends, of plants that propagate easily, I take a 2 liter cola plastic bottle and cut around the top to make a planter. I drill little holes in the bottom for drainage, tear the wrapper off, and decorate it with permanent markers.
Getting A Start From A Rose Bush
How do I get a start from a rose bush? This is one of those Old Time rose bushes. Thank you.
If 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.
Rose Bush Cuttings. How do I take a cutting of a rose bush branch for replanting?
Starting Clematis From Clippings
Starting Clematis From Clippings. I love Clematis and I have bought 3 plants this year. My garden is all around the perimeter of my yard with a fence. I would like to have them growing eventually all around but the expense is not within my budget. How can i start new plants from clippings of my already purchased plants?
