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Plant Propagation Tips & Tutorials

Tips and tutorials for growing plants from seed, cuttings, plant division, layering, grafting, and more. Includes indoor and outdoor growing.

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How To Propagate Lilacs (Options For Home Gardeners)

Published on November 3, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

White lilacs in bloom.

There are four basic ways to propagate lilacs in your home garden to create new plants. Methods like growing from division and taking cuttings yield the quickest results. Our Lilac Growing Guide … [Read more...]

How to Propagate African Violets (Step-By-Step Tutorial)

Published on October 28, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Scissors and an African violet plant in a pot.

This beginner tutorial shows how to take cuttings from African violets and grow new plants. Whether you root them in water or soil, these are easy plants to propagate at home. As they out-grow … [Read more...]

How To Grow Rosemary From Cuttings (Indoors or Outdoors)

Published on August 14, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Rosemary cuttings planted in a flower pot.

This step-by-step tutorial shows how to take cuttings from rosemary plants and grow them into new plants. These propagation tips work indoors or outdoors and the process takes 4 to 8 weeks. This … [Read more...]

How to Grow an Oak Tree From an Acorn (Step By Step)

Published on August 4, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Acorn and young plant in a flower pot grown from an acorn.

Use these step-by-step instructions to grow an acorn into an oak tree. Find out how to choose the best acorns in fall and follow the tutorial to sprout the seed, grow it into a sapling, and plant it … [Read more...]

Seed Types 101: Heirloom v Hybrid v Open-Pollinated

Published on June 30, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Assorted vegetables including cabbage growing in the garden.

Understanding seed types will help you select the right seeds for your garden. Find out the differences between heirloom, hybrid, and open-pollinated seeds. If you are new to gardening, it's also … [Read more...]

How To Scarify Seeds Before Sowing For Better Germination Rates

Published on May 6, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Various types of seeds and details on how to scarify them.

If seed packets suggest nicking, sanding, or soaking before sowing, thatโ€™s scarification. These methods can help improve germination in hard-coated seeds. Many seeds that need scarification also … [Read more...]

How To Cold Stratify Seeds (Including Fridge Stratification Method)

Published on May 6, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Primroses in the garden.

Cold stratification is a process where we prepare certain types of seeds for germination before sowing. Done in a fridge at home, this method is beneficial for seeds from cold hardy plants. After … [Read more...]

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