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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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.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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.
By Teo Spengler
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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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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.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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