plant propagation
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How-ToA Step-by-Step Guide to Two Grafting Techniques
Cleft and side veneer are two frequently used grafting methods in horticulture. Each has its pros and cons. Some species have also shown to do better with one method over…
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How-ToPlant Grafting 101
Nearly every gardener has purchased a plant that was propagated through grafting. Grafting has been used by plant growers for thousands of years, and many of the most popular shrubs…
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How-To3 Less-Common Grafting Methods
While cleft grafting and side veneer grafting are two of the most commonly used methods in commercial plant production, there are many other forms of grafting that may be used…
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How-ToLearn 5 Ways to Propagate Houseplants Through Cuttings
There’s nothing more satisfying to a gardener than growing more of the plants you love and doing it from scratch. Whether you’re growing new specimens from a houseplant you already…
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ArticleEasy Plant Propagation Shortcuts
I don’t know about you, but plant propagation has always felt like a mystery to me. There are so many ways to propagate, and each plant has different wants and…
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How-ToHow a Plant Gets to Market
Why should you care where your petunia comes from? The best reason is that knowing the basics behind any consumer-goods supply chain leads to a better understanding of cost and…
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ArticleThe Sex Life of Flowers
Plants, like animals, have a sex life. But unlike animals, plants can’t walk, swim, fly, or crawl around in search of a mate. For procreation, most plants need assistance, so…
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How-ToGrow more plants with root cuttings
Use this simple technique at the right time to multiply some of your favorites
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Kitchen GardeningUsing Softwood Cuttings to Propagate Plants
Cuttings (or "slips") can be taken from softwood, semi-hardwood, or hardwood plants. Depending on the species you'll have tons of new plants in 2 to 5 weeks!
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