Growing new plants from cuttings is the closest thing to garden magic. With just a snip of fresh growth and a bit of patience, you can turn one plant into many—no seeds required. Place a stem in water ...

Plants are being propagated in water before getting transferred to terracotta pots. - Svetlana Khutornaia/Shutterstock Keeping houseplants can offer benefits to your mental health. Plenty of different ...

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 ...

Want to keep tender herbs, annuals, and veggies alive through winter, but don’t have a lot of space indoors for growing plants? Taking cuttings of your favorite plants in fall and rooting them either ...

To expand your backyard plant nursery, learn about propagating tropical plants! Use heliconia, bamboo, and hibiscus to their fullest potential. You’ll get to watch the plant grow from seed to plant, ...

Growing up in South Florida, I was surrounded by green year-round. I think that’s why a long, leafless New England winter just won’t cut it for me. To survive, I’ve let my houseplant obsession take ...

According to meteorologists, the spring equinox occurs Saturday, just before midnight, but the first full day of spring will be on Sunday. In any event, spring’s arrival inspires many thoughts of ...

There are many benefits to propagating plants from hardwood cuttings. It's quite low-maintenance, the stems are often more resilient than softwood cuttings and it can reliably allow you multiply the ...

When you’re starting out with a garden, buying enough plants to cover the ground can seem really expensive. Instead, do what the pros do: Cut and plant stems and leaves, divide roots, and use ground ...

The current dormant season is the right time for dividing perennials, reported in last week’s column. It is also the right time to propagate plants from hardwood cuttings from deciduous shrubs and ...

Houseplants spark joy. They add a splash of life and color to any indoor space, and if properly chosen and cared for, they can thrive just about anywhere. Anyone who’s ever started an indoor garden ...