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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Taping And Splice Grafting Broken Plants: How To Reattach Broken Stems
There are few things more crushing than discovering your prize vine or tree has broken a stem or branch. Can you reattach a severed plant stem? Fixing injured plants is possible, and this article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Seed Stratification: What Seeds Require Cold Treatment
When it comes to seed germination, many people do not realize that some seeds require cold treatment in order for them to sprout properly. Read this article to learn more about seed stratification.
By Susan Patterson
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DIY Seed Tape – Can You Make Your Own Seed Tape
While it’s easy to get the hefty seeds spaced appropriately in the garden, smaller seeds don’t sow as easily. That’s where seed tape comes in handy, and the great news is that you can make your own seed tape. For a seed-tape how to, click this article.
By Teo Spengler
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When And How To Transplant Seedlings Into The Garden
One common question from people growing plants from seeds is "how do I know when my seedlings are big enough to put out in my garden?" This is a good question to ask, and this article will help.
By Heather Rhoades
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What Is Air Layering: Learn About Air Layering Plants
Air layering plants is a method of propagation that doesn't require a horticultural degree or fancy rooting hormones or tools. Read here to get more information and some easy plants on which to try the process.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Using Potting Soil In The Ground To Start Seeds
For some gardeners, starting seeds out in the garden is impossible to consider. So what is a gardener to do when they cannot start indoors? One option is to use potting soil in the ground. Read here for more info.
By Heather Rhoades
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What Is Plant Propagation - Types Of Plant Propagation
Plant propagation is an important step in producing additional plants in the garden or home. Take a look at some of the different forms of plant propagation in this article. Click here to learn more.
By Nikki Tilley
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Learn About F1 Hybrid Seeds
Much is written in today?s gardening community about the desirability of heirloom plant varieties over F1 plants. What are F1 hybrid seeds? This article will explain more about them, so click here to learn more.
By Jackie Rhoades
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Seedling Care Tips: Caring For Seedlings After Germination
Care for seedlings once sprouted amounts to more than just giving them water. Healthy, robust plants produce faster with higher yields, which is a winning situation for the gardener. A few tips on how to take care of seedlings can be found here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Yellow Seedling Leaves – Why Are My Seedlings Turning Yellow
Have you started seedlings indoors that began healthy and green, but all of a sudden turned yellow when you weren't looking? It's a common occurrence, and it may or may not be a problem. Read this article to learn more about yellowing seedlings.
By Liz Baessler
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Keeping A Mother Plant: Using Stock Plants For Propagation
Managing stock plants gives you a ready and healthy supply of new clones to share or just keep for yourself. Use this article to get information on stock plants for propagation.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Seed Packet Information: Interpreting The Seed Packet Directions
Many people prefer to start flower and vegetable gardens from seeds. While understanding seed packet info may seem confusing, correctly interpreting the seed packet directions is fundamental. Learn more here.
By Susan Patterson
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Can I Plant Seeds That Got Wet: How To Save Wet Seeds
Perhaps, you may have ended up with wet seed packets. If this happened, I am sure you have a number of questions. Can I plant seeds that got wet? What do I do when the seed packets get wet? How to save wet seeds, if possible. Learn more here.
By Amy Grant
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Honey As A Root Hormone: How To Root Cuttings With Honey
Did you know that honey may contain enzymes for promoting root growth in plants? It's true. Many people have found success with using honey to root cuttings. Read here to learn more.
By Nikki Tilley
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Where To Get Heirloom Seeds - Heirloom Seed Sources
Ideally you know a friend or family member that can pass along their prized heirloom tomato seeds, but not everyone gets that lucky. Keep reading to learn how to find heirloom seeds sources.
By Amy Grant
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Does Freezing Kill Seeds? – Information On Using Seeds That Are Frozen
While your garage, garden shed or basement may stay cool, they can also be humid and damp during certain times of the year. You may wonder how cool is too cool, and does freezing kill seeds. Click this article to learn more about storing seeds in the freezer.
By Darcy Larum
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Thinning Seedlings: Tips For How To Thin Plants
Thinning plants is a necessary evil we must all face. Knowing when and how to thin plants is important for their overall health and success. This article will help that. Click here to learn how to thin plants.
By Nikki Tilley