Though gardening season is winding down, there are still a few things that are best done now. It may not seem intuitively obvious, but late fall and early winter are a very good time to propagate many ...

Forsythias are harbingers of spring, filling the garden with their cheery yellow blooms. While forsythia shrubs can be grown ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Leisan Rakhimova / Getty Images Hibiscus are ideal plants to add to your garden. Their vibrant, colorful blossoms add excitement ...

How magical: Stick a piece of wood in the ground and next year it becomes a plant. That stick is a hardwood cutting, an easy way to multiply some favorite trees, vines and shrubs. They’re called ...

Over the years, I’ve received plant cuttings from friends and family, which have helped me to keep favorite plants and treasured memories alive. So, I’ve recently begun my own tradition of gifting ...

Q: I have a snowball viburnum that I would like to propagate. What kind of cuttings will work best? And when is the best time to start making the cuttings? A: Propagating new plants from your own ...

Take a look at new shoots growing on a favorite shrub or vine and you’ll see that the bases of these shoots may be beginning to toughen up, their once soft, green outer layer turning brown and woody.

June is an ideal month to take softwood cuttings from many popular shrubs and perennials. These cuttings root quickly when taken in spring and early summer, providing a reliable and enjoyable method ...

Q. I have a golden pothos houseplant that has become a little overgrown. How do I propagate pieces of the plant to give away to friends? A. Taking cuttings of plants allows one to have more plants of ...