Planting seeds is one way to propagate plants, but it's not the most reliable. Hybrid seeds don't always grow true-to-type, which means the baby plants may not look like the parent. Stem cuttings can ...

Q: I noticed a branch on my red azalea that had beautiful light pink flowers. How can I reproduce it? Peggy Osterhoudt, Hiram A: Air layering is a great way to make rooted cuttings from your favorite ...

Do you have a great plant you want to share with friends? Maybe you are moving soon and have a special outdoor plant that you can’t dig up and take with you. How about that house plant that’s grown ...

Q: I am interested in refining my air layering skills. I have watched many online videos, and I have had very good success with citrus trees such as lemon, lime, and mandarin orange. However, I am ...

Propagating plants can be hit-or-miss—especially for beginners. Instructional TikTok or Instagram videos make it look so easy. And while sometimes it is, other times you’re left with a hacked-up ...

A number of shrubs and trees in the landscape can teach gardeners a thing or two about propagation and rooting cuttings. By sending out underground stems or roots and then breaking through the ground ...

Monsteras can be propagated through three methods: cuttings, air layering, and separation. The cutting method is the most popular, while air layering is the lowest risk. The separation method involves ...