Lilacs are popular backyard shrubs renowned for their sweet blooms and can be propagated in various ways. It's possible to grow them from cuttings, from suckers, or from seed. One of the reasons ...

Maybe you, like me, look out at your garden sometimes and see a plant and think, “I wish I had gotten more of those!” If you are like me, you think this right after the plant nurseries move on to ...

What kind of plant is best? A free one! Although many people think about creating new plants in the spring, there are many ...

To get you started, here are 10 common plants that are easy to overwinter as cuttings, along with tips on how to root and ...

Growing plants from cuttings is a great way to expand—or share—the beauty of any garden. Perhaps you’d like to preserve a flower with family history, increase your collection of favorite blooms or ...

This popular vine can't survive the winter outdoors in most of the U.S., but taking cuttings is as easy as pie and allows you ...

Q. I have a golden pothos houseplant that has become a little overgrown. How do I propagate pieces of the plant to give away to friends? A. Taking cuttings of plants allows one to have more plants of ...

Q: I have a snowball viburnum that I would like to propagate. What kind of cuttings will work best? And when is the best time to start making the cuttings? A: Propagating new plants from your own ...

No, it's not a standard cactus that's been given a festive makeover, decorated with a string of tinsel, and topped with a crowning star. A Christmas cactus is actually a cheery plant that gets its ...

Snipping some cuttings from the garden this time of year will produce your own private nursery of plants by spring. Whether you plant the results of your “snip and stick” project or give them away, ...

Last week I aimed to help M.M. of Albuquerque get a geranium back on its feet, explaining the how's and what's to do for it. This week, I'm offering suggestions on how to rescue cuttings from the ...

If you’re a fan of indoor-jungle-meets-tropical-oasis interiors—think the homes of Hilton Carter or Plant Kween—you need to know how to propagate pothos plants. Beautiful vining plants are key to the ...