If you want to grow a larger berry patch, take cuttings from berry bushes instead of buying new plants. You'll get a thriving harvest from your backyard in no time.

Sometimes a houseplant starts to look a little leggy and sad and you want to rejuvenate it, or maybe you want to share a favorite plant with a friend. It’s simple to make more baby plants because many ...

1. Choosing Suitable Plants Not all plants can be propagated by root cuttings, so it's important to select species that are known to respond well to this method. Perennial herbs like mint, thyme, and ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The best way to start a garden may be to ask a friend for a piece of theirs. Mary Welch-Keesey a Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service horticulture specialist and ...

The raspberry, with its botanical name Rubus idaeus, belongs to the rose family, which includes around 3,500 species. The raspberry is a hardy, deciduous climbing shrub that comes in a variety of ...

Are you busy propagating plants or trying to make your plant-cutting arrangements last a little longer? Plant cuttings involve taking a leafy plant—think pothos or philodendrons—and cutting it below a ...

1. Root softwood cuttings from perennials, including roses, ornamental sages (Salvias), geraniums (Pelargoniums), marguerite daisies, euryops, and African blue basil. Take four to five inches of soft ...