'Marjoram is very easy to propagate,' explains Robin. 'You can take softwood cuttings in spring or summer. Just snip a ...

June is an ideal month to take softwood cuttings from many popular shrubs and perennials. These cuttings root quickly when taken in spring and early summer, providing a reliable and enjoyable method ...

Growing new plants from cuttings is the closest thing to garden magic. With just a snip of fresh growth and a bit of patience ...

One of the most cost-effective ways to grow your garden, propagating lets you create a replica of the plant, unlike seeds, ...

Softwood cuttings are taken in the spring. You can find specific information about your plants online by just searching for propagation tips for that plant. There are also great books available.

Lavender is a hugely popular aromatic herb that is used in baking, beauty products and for its medicinal properties. The plant is commonly seen in gardens around the world and is a simple plant to ...

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Softwood cuttings can be taken in the spring when succulent new growth appears. Remove a 2- to 6-inch long piece of stem, including the growing tip.

Softwood propagation is easy if you follow a few basic steps. Question: My neighbor has an amazing garden. Whenever I’ve admired a plant, she offers me a cutting, but I don’t know what to do ...

Softwood cuttings come from the new, tender growth sections of the plant and are usually taken in the spring or summer. “To encourage growth, keep the cuttings in a warm, ...

3. Now is the time to make softwood cuttings and chrysanthemums are ideal for this procedure, especially if you want a garden full of chrysanthemum blooms with the arrival of late summer or early ...

Q. I would like to try my hand at propagation. What is the difference between softwood and hardwood propagation? Are there any secrets to success? Propagation by cutting (also called “clonal ...