Plant Propagation
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What Is Agar: Using Agar As A Growing Medium For Plants
Botanists often use agar to produce plants in sterile conditions. What is agar? It is created out of plants and acts as a perfect stabilizing or gelling agent. Learn more about this growing medium and using agar for plant growth in this article.
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Garden Planting Calendar: Figure Out When To Start Seeds Indoors
Starting seed at the right time allows plants mature before the end of the season. Click to learn how to plan out your spring planting.
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DIY Soil Blocker: How To Make Soil Blocks For Seed Starting
A soil blocking tool is a perfect way to efficiently grow healthier seedings with less plastic waste. Click here for DIY soil block ideas.
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Benefits Of Direct Seeding: Why And When You Should Direct Sow Seeds
To direct sow seeds means planting directly into the garden bed where the plant will remain. Read on to learn more about direct sowing.
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Pelleted Seeds: What Are Pelleted Seeds And How To Use Them
Have you ever had issues growing things with teeny, tiny seeds? Meet the solution: pellet seeds. What are pellet seeds? Click here to find out.
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How To Start Flower Seeds Indoors - Easy Flower Seeds To Grow Indoors
Starting flowers from seed is an easy way to add color to the home landscape. Learning how to start flower seeds indoors can give a grower an important jump start on the new growing season.
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Why You Should Start Seeds Indoors: Benefits Of Seed Starting Indoors
If you typically wait to grow transplants from the garden center or to sow outside, consider the benefits of growing seeds indoors this year.
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Best Place To Start Seeds Indoors - Warm And Sunny Spots To Start Seeds
The best way to start seeds depends upon a lot of factors: temperature, time of year, humidity levels, light, plant medium, variety. Read on to learn the best places to start seeds.
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Seedling Heat Mats: How To Use A Heat Mat For Plants
What is a heat mat for plants, and exactly what does it do? The one basic function of a heat mat is to gently warm the soil, thus promoting faster germination and strong, healthy seedlings. For more information and to learn just how to use a heat mat to start seeds, click here.
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What Is Tip Rooting – Learn About Tip Layer Rooting Of Plants
Not all plants can be divided like hosta or daylily. Woody shrubs or cane-bearing fruits, for example, are multiplied by layering techniques, such as tip layering. Click this article for tip layering information and instructions on how to tip layer propagate.
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What Is A Seed – A Guide To The Seed Life Cycle And Its Purpose
What is a seed? It is technically described as a ripened ovule, but it is so much more than that. Seeds house an embryo, the new plant, nourish and protect it. All types of seeds fulfill this purpose, but what do seeds do for us outside of growing new plants? Find out here.
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Nicking Plant Seeds: Why Should You Nick Seed Coats Before Planting
You may have heard that nicking plant seeds before attempting to germinate them is a good idea. In fact, some seeds require this, so it?s important to know how to nick flower seeds as well as other plant seeds before starting your garden. Learn more in this article.
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Organic Seed Information: Using Organic Garden Seeds
Did you ever wonder what constitutes an organic plant? The USDA has a set of guidelines for this. Read here for a guide to true organic seed gardening so you are armed with information to protect you and your family.
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What Is A Scion – Learn How To Graft A Scion Onto Rootstock
Here at Gardening Know How, we pride ourselves on providing clear, easy-to-read information for our readers. Grafting is an easy and fun project to try whether you are a beginner or experienced gardener. This article will explain exactly ?what is a scion? in plant grafting.
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Natural Rooting Methods – Organic Rooting Options For Cuttings
Rooting is a good way to propagate plants, with success increased by the aid of a rooting hormone. Learn about organic rooting hormones here.
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Fungus Control When Seed Starting: Tips On Controlling Fungus In Seed Trays
Depending on the type of fungal disease, seedlings may take on a twisted or water-soaked appearance, sometimes with fuzzy mold on the surface of the soil. Click here to learn about fungus in seed trays and tips for fungus control when seed starting.
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Plants And Light: Do Seedling Plants Need Darkness To Grow
Do seedling plants need darkness to grow or is light preferable? Plants and light have a very close relationship, and sometimes a plant's growth, and even germination, can only be triggered by extra light. Click here to learn more.
