Plant Propagation

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

Azaleas are popular flowering shrubs that add gorgeous pops of color to gardens in spring. Their showy flowers come in a wide range of hues like white, pink red orange, yellow, and purple. Azaleas are part of the Rhododendron genus and have similar care needs. If you want more azalea plants, taking cuttings from an … Read more

El olivo, árbol milenario de la cuenca mediterránea, se ha vuelto esencial en muchos jardines por su hermoso follaje plateado y su fruto, la aceituna. Sin embargo, que germinen sus semillas puede ser un reto. A continuación, se detallará el proceso hacerlo con éxito. 1. Selección de la aceituna: es fundamental elegir aceitunas maduras que … Read more

There are ways to get free plants for your garden, and I don’t mean bribing the checker at the home improvement store. Nope, these are more satisfying anyway! The way to get free flowers and plants is to learn how to propagate plants that already exist, either from your own garden, or a neighbor or … Read more