Taking cuttings from healthy, mature plants is an effective way to expand a plant collection. Using a rooting hormone powder will help your cuttings grow roots and take hold. Rooting powders help you have more success growing strong, healthy plants from cuttings. In this article, we will explain the use of rooting hormones and product … Read more
Do you have trouble with geranium cuttings? I did when I first became interested in propagating this plant for winter bloom. I had read that the cuttings should be left lying about for several hours to allow the sap to drain before planting and that after planting, they should be kept “on the dry side.” … Read more
Each spring, many dahlia growers wonder how they can possibly keep up with the ever-increasing number of new dahlias offered each year. Growing all new varieties is out of the question for most of us. But we want to grow some of them, at least. How much can we get for what we can spend? … Read more
What Will Chrysanthemums Add To My Garden? First of all, they will add lots of colors when needed most—from late summer, when most flowers begin to wane, until the first killing frost in late fall. And the color range of chrysanthemums is by no means limited, for it includes many shades of purple, red, pink, … Read more
The next time someone gives you a rose, don’t throw it away after the petals have fallen. Stick it in the ground in a shaded spot, cover it with a glass jar and keep it watered. It may reward you with a plant. Propagating roses from cuttings is not at all problematic. It’s a fascinating … Read more