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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DIY Egg Carton Seed Tray: How To Germinate Seeds In Egg Cartons
Seed starting can take a lot of time and resources. But if you look around your house, you may just find some materials you won’t need to buy to get your plants started – like egg cartons. Learn more about using egg cartons for seed starting in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Fall Plant Propagation: Propagating Plants In Fall
Successful plant propagation during the offseason requires knowledge in when to take cuttings and what plants to propagate. Learn more here.
By Amy Grant
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Propagation Basics: Plant Propagating For Beginners
Plant propagation for beginners is a matter of trial and error often, but some tips can help guarantee success. Click here to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Wind Pollination Examples - How Wind Pollination Works
Without pollination, many of our favorite food crops would cease to exist. Read on to learn more about how wind pollination works.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Clone A Plant
Cloning a plant will produce a genetically identical offspring, but it takes knowledge, some skill, and consideration for patents.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Plant Division: How To Divide Plants
Plant division involves digging up plants and dividing them into two or more sections. Discover the how and when of dividing plants in the following article so you can add more plants to the garden while keeping them healthy.
By Nikki Tilley
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What Is Reseeding: How To Manage Self-Seeders In Gardens
One of the best bangs for your gardening buck is a reseeding plant. The term refers to plants that set viable seed and grow anew the next season. But how do you manage these plants? Click here to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Can You Plant Cut Flowers: Will Cut Flowers Grow Roots
A popular gift for holidays or special occasions is that of flower bouquets, but a gift of plants will soon die. What if you could turn that bouquet back into growing plants? Rooting bouquet flowers is possible with a few simple tips. Click here to learn more.
By Teo Spengler
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Seed Starting In Coir: Using Coconut Coir Pellets For Germination
Starting your own plants from seed is a great way to save money when gardening. Yet, dragging bags of starting soil into the house is messy. If you enjoy raising your plants from seed but hate the hassle, you might want to try coir pellets. Click here for more info.
By Laura Miller
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Whip And Tongue Grafting Basics And Benefits
One method of grafting that has much success is called whip and tongue grafting. What is whip and tongue grafting? Click here for more.
By Teo Spengler
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Dividing Plants As Gifts – Giving Plant Divisions To Friends
Dividing plants is essential to maintaining their healt. A popular idea to consider is dividing garden plants to give as gifts. Click here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Bare Root Planting – How To Plant A Bare Root Plant
Those who are new to gardening or online shopping may not think to check the product details to see if the plants are shipped in pots or bare root. What are bare root plants? Click here for that answer, as well as information on bare root plant care.
By Darcy Larum
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Banana Trunk Planter – Growing Vegetables In Banana Stems
Growing veggies in banana trunks is an innovative way to garden. Banana trunk planters may just be the next new thing. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Dutch Bucket Hydroponic Garden: Using Dutch Buckets For Hydroponics
What is Dutch bucket hydroponics and what are the benefits of a Dutch bucket growing system? Click here to find out.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Growing Cuttings In Winter: How To Overwinter Cuttings From Plants
Even if you can move them, annuals often don’t last indoors during winter. Instead, consider keeping cuttings over winter. Get started here.
By Becca Badgett
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Starting Seeds In Newspaper: Making Recycled Newspaper Pots
Seed starter pots from newspaper are simple to make and an environmentally friendly use of the material. Click here to learn how to make them.
By Amy Grant
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What Is Semi-Hydroponics – Growing Semi-Hydroponics At Home
What is semi-hydroponics? The following article discusses growing semi-hydroponics at home and DIY semi-hydroponics. Click here.
By Amy Grant