Sunflowers, herbs, and many other plants are easy to propagate. You can multiply them by sowing seeds, dividing bulbs and tubers, or starting cuttings from the stems or leaves of most herbaceous ...

An old rose variety like Grandma's Yellow Rose is easy to propagate from a stem cutting in a pot. Hybrid roses are often more difficult to root and require more of a greenhouse atmosphere. Prepare ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Does a neighbor or friend have a rose bush you envy? Have you been seeking out a particular variety that ...

A clean, healthy stem cutting can form the basis of a brand new rosebush. Take the following steps to obtain a rose stem cutting. Look for a 4- to 6-inch piece of stem near the top of the plant (never ...

Don Hanson freely admits he is a bit of a larcenist when it comes to roses. “Of the hundred or so I have in my garden, there is only one I’ve ever paid for,” Hanson confessed. “All of the rest, I’ve ...

Propagating roses from cuttings in late spring or early summer lets you easily grow more blooms for your garden. Choose semi-hardwood stems, dip them in rooting hormone, and plant them in moist soil ...

Remember how you grew a geranium from a wee bit that you pinched off during a garden tour? Succulents, as any chronic plant pincher knows, are also easy to start from cuttings. But you may not know ...

For those who enjoy roses in the summer garden, knowing how to propagate additional plants from existing favorites can be an inexpensive way to expand the rose bed. Many rose enthusiasts know the ...

Autumn is the ideal time to take rose stem cuttings as the summer growth spurt comes to an end and shrubs are left top-heavy. Unlike softwood cuttings taken in late spring and summer, semi-hardwood ...