Plant Propagation

Goji (Lycium barbarum L.) is native to tropical or warm regions of mainland East and Southeast Asia and South Africa. Other common names are wolfberry, matrimony vine, and boxthorn. Plant growth habit varies significantly among cultivars, ranging from viney to erect. Spines are present on most cultivars but vary in size and number. When pruned, … Read more

Euonymus are very useful shrubs and if you already have some in your garden, you may well wish to propagate your existing plants to obtain more. The best means of propagation for the types most commonly grown in the UK is by means of semi-hardwood cuttings. Euonymus, also known as spindle trees, are popular ornamental … Read more

With its highly sought after berries and incomparably fragrant blossoms, elderberries are worth growing in the garden. Sure, you can buy elderberry plants. But it’s so easy to propagate them from cuttings that there’s no reason not to give it a go. Incidentally, if you’re new to rooting cuttings taken from trees and shrubs, then … Read more

The banana plant – often Musa Dwarf Cavendish – is a tropical beauty that fits perfectly in any urban jungle. With its large, lush leaves, its a real statement plant. And if your plant is healthy and producing pups, you can easily propagate it at home. Looking to expand your garden but don’t want to … Read more

When I first placed my African Violets seeds order from Nadeau African Violets Seeds more than a year ago, I didn’t know what kind of commitment I accepted. But let me start this story from the very beginning. Growing African violets from seed is a fun and rewarding way to add more of these beautiful … Read more

One of the most familiar flowering vines for home gardeners is the clematis. These climbing plants are justifiably popular because they are readily available, prolific bloomers, tolerant of various growing conditions, and quite hardy. Luckily, it’s also very easy to propagate clematis by cutting, so you can multiply your plants cheaply. While this vine can … Read more

Plants can be propagated, or multiplied, in several different ways. Most people are familiar with growing new plants from seeds, but new plants can also be created by cutting off a portion of an established plant. This “cutting” is placed in an environment that encourages it to produce new roots and/or stems, thus forming a … Read more

Where there is a need for a climbing vine that clings to almost anything and tolerates shady conditions as well as sun, few plants are as suitable as Boston ivy. This is the same plant that gives Ivy League universities their nickname, from the lush greenery that climbs their storied walls. In some areas, Boston … Read more

Propagating cyclamen presents a rewarding opportunity to expand your collection of this enchanting plant. Whether youre a novice or an experienced gardener, understanding the methods and timing can lead to successful propagation. Cyclamen are beautiful flowering plants that can brighten up any indoor space during the winter months With their heart-shaped leaves and delicate, butterfly-like … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you’re new (or even not so new) to the gardening game, you might wonder how apple trees are propagated. Apples are usually grafted onto hardier rootstocks, but what about planting apple tree cuttings? Can you root … Read more