Propagation Archives

Propagate a mimosa tree from bark

This method of bark propagation works particularly well for the mimosa tree. It is especially useful if you wish to replace a tree that was damaged and you still have access to its remains.

Two slabs of bark from a damaged tree recovered with sprouting mimosa tree shoots.

Propagate lavender with these 100% propagation guidelines

Lavender is a famous Mediterranean plant. Propagating lavender is possible through seed, cuttings, layering (ground and air). In some cases, division of the lavender clump is also an option. Read also: growing lavender Seeds, easy but slow and not always true to form Natural lavender varieties have succeeded in reproducing through seeds over millennia. However, […]

Perennial vegetables: plant once, harvest for years!

This isn’t your typical veggie patch! Gardeners should definitely give perennial vegetables a try. Many kinds of vegetables can provide a harvest for several years.

Plumbago cuttings, an easy way to propagate it

Stem and root cuttings are often successful with plumbago.

Diagramme showing how to cut plumbago cuttings

Propagating plumbago – multiply these blue wonders!

There are several ways to propagate plumbago. Seeds, stem and root cuttings, and division all work.

Layering lavender, a great way to propagate lavender

Layering is a propagation technique that can be used for lavender.

Cuttings and propagation, guiding principles

Preparing cuttings is a plant propagation technique. A key benefit is that you reproduce the same exact plant as the one you love!

Preparing rose tree cuttings, when and how to do it

Preparing cuttings from a rose tree is easy to do, cheap, and begets a well-deserved feeling of pride as the new rose tree grows.

Propagating Dracaena marginata plants: 3 techniques

The dragon plant is a tall plant that’s among the easiest to multiply. Dracaena marginata propagation works with any of these techniques: beheading, stem cuttings, and layering. You’ll have an unlimited supply! Propagating Dracaena marginata Like all plants of the Dracaena family, the Madagascar Dragon plant propagates through its stems. In the wild, it flowers […]

Sunpatiens seeds, cuttings and propagation – what’s allowed and what’s not

Sunpatiens is a plant that has been patented and trademarked. This means it’s forbidden to propagate it without permission. This status refers to cuttings, but seeds aren’t impacted. Sakata Seed Corporation is the current owner. It alone authorizes greenhouses and growers to prepare and propagate Sunpatiens flower cuttings. Seeds may appear spontaneously on a Sunpatiens; […]

Propagating sunpatiens seeds and cuttings

Layering strawberry plants, simple steps for more berries!

September marks the beginning of fall, and it is a great time to plant your strawberries and layer them, too.

Runners of strawberry plants guided along a cement driveway to spread and multiply.

How to prepare hydrangea cuttings

Preparing hydrangea cuttings is the easiest and cheapest way to propagate hydrangea.

Cross-pollination, when genes mix to breed new plants

Cross-pollination is when pollen from one plant variety fertilizes flowers of another variety,

Grafting, purpose and best techniques

Grafting, together with preparing cuttings, is one of the most important know-hows to learn when propagating trees and shrubs.

ZZ plant propagation, how to multiply Zamioculcas

Trying to propagate a ZZ plant reveals an incredibly surprising plant. Indeed, multiplying it seems to call upon all possible means of reproduction!

30+ plants to grow from kitchen scraps – no need to go buy seeds!

Grow plants straight from the kitchen. No need to leave the house to garden!

Layering or marcotting, a propagation technique

Layering is a way to multiply plants quite easily, where a plant branch is buried to produce a new specimen.

Layering means putting a portion of a stem in the ground for it to root. In this case, lavender

Katsura propagation top techniques & how-to

Almost all the common techniques for propagating your katsura tree will work.

Geranium cuttings, easy to prepare

Cuttings is surely one of the easiest techniques for propagating geraniums in an affordable manner.

Propagating perennials

A critical step in the life of perennials, dividing your perennial renews the plant’s vigor and propagates it in stride.

Plant patent – how can anyone claim to own nature?

In the world of nature-lovers and horticulture, certain plants are marked with a ® or ™ symbol. This is the mark of a plant patent.

Stylized tree in front of piles of coins.

Preparing katsura cuttings – a quick way to propagate your Caramel tree!

Growing katsura, the caramel tree, in your garden is a pleasure for every season. At the end of spring, gift this amazing tree

A young katsura tree branch, perfect for cuttings.

Grow your own pineapples from scraps of the ones you find sweetest

Did you know you could grow a new pineapple from the leafy tip of the fruit itself? Making this pineapple cutting is great way to get a perpetual supply of this fabulous vitamin-full fruit! Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a fruit that is now famous the world over. Though best results will happen in tropical countries […]

Katsura tree germination – success rates, problems, and how to succeed

You can increase the germination of katsura tree seeds with a few simple tricks. This makes for an experiment much worth trying

Four katsura seeds (Cercidiphyllum japonicum)

Preparing Rose tree cuttings

Ah, the joy of giving! A rose tree can easily be propagated, all the more that you’ll have taken a look at our great rose cutting tutorial. In a few minutes you’ll have grasped the easy key to preparing cuttings from your favorite rose plant. High success rate and other Smart Tips you’ll find in […]

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