Plant Propagation
Become a master propagator of plants to add plants to your home or garden. Learn easy methods of planting seeds, rooting stems, dividing roots and becoming a master at growing. You don't need to go back to school to multiply your plant collection.
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Plant Propagation
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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.
By Tonya Barnett
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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.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Seeds For Growing Sprouts - What Seeds Make Good Sprouts For Salads
Did you know that you can use many different kinds of seeds for growing sprouts? Read on to learn about growing seeds for salad sprouts.
By Laura Miller
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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.
By Mary H. Dyer
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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.
By Darcy Larum
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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.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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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.
By Darcy Larum
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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.
By Liz Baessler
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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.
By Mary H. Dyer
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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.
By Liz Baessler
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Planting Seeds Outside – Tips On When And How To Direct Sow Seeds
Planting by seed is a rewarding way to start plants and satisfy that green thumb urge. It is important to know how to direct sow seeds, and if and when to sow seeds outdoors. The information in this article will help with that.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Seedlings In Citrus Peels: How To Use Citrus Rinds As A Starter Pot
If you find yourself with a plethora of citrus rinds, you may be wondering if there are any beneficial or ingenious ways to use citrus rinds. The amazing aromatic power of citrus aside, did you know you can grow seedlings in citrus peels? Click here to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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What Are Root Cuttings: Information On Taking Cuttings From Root Growth
Propagating plants from root cuttings is unfamiliar to many gardeners, so they hesitate to try it. It isn?t hard, but there are a few things you need to know. This article explains the basics of starting plants from root cuttings.
By Jackie Carroll
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Growing Five-Color Silverbeet, Rainbow Chard
You know the saying “everything old is new again,†especially if you haunt the local farmer’s market, but even the grocer has started stocking produce that may be less familiar to us. One example of this is chard, specifically Rainbow chard plants.
By Amy Grant
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Soilless Grow Mix: Information About Making Soilless Mix For Seeds
While seeds may be started in standard garden soil, there are a number of reasons to use a seed starting soilless medium instead. Learn more about using soilless planting mix for seeds in this article.
By Amy Grant