Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a low-growing herb with small leaves that pack a punch of strong flavor. The plant will produce seeds, but the easiest way to propagateoreganois through plant division or cuttings. Like the other plants in the mint family, many cultures use the leaves for medic...
After my last post onpelargoniums, several people asked me how to take stem cuttings of favorite plants for thegreenhouseor to grow indoors. First you need good light. Well, dear readers, I always endeavor to help sothis is how I take stem cuttings from plants I want to overwinter in my...
and by rooting cuttings. Japanese maples can be propagated using any of these methods. The seeds must be stratified for up to four months before planting, however, and will not necessarily produce seedlings that look like the parent.
Mint plant comes in an amazing number of flavors. From more than 600 members of the mint family --and many more hybrids -- among the most common are peppermint, spearmint, apple mint and pineapple mint. Its many uses makes mint a popular herb to grow year-round. Discover how to grow m...
Mint also grows well from cuttings or divisions, so if you’ve got a friend with a plant or two, ask if they’d be willing to share. If a stem or runner already has roots, plant it right away. If not, leave it in a glass of water in a sunny place until roots appear. ...
Cuttings root fairly easily and should be ready to plant out after about two years. Repot Buddleia in containers every 3 years to stop it from getting root-bound, using peat-free multi-purpose compost. Common pests and diseases with Buddleia Buddleia can be affected by: Capsid bug, which ...
The fungus invades new areas by slow growth through the soil from plant to plant. The fungus can survive in the soil for many years and as far as 8 feet deep in the ground. Treatment: If cotton root rot is infecting your pine, there is a chance of saving the tree if the decay is...
You can take these cuttings any time during the growing season. Prepare… Continue reading Step-by-Step Guide to Propagating Sage from Cuttings Tagged garden, Gardening, herb, houseplants, how to propagate sage, how to propagate sage clippings, how to propagate sage cuttings, how to root sage,...
Your first move to ship plants is to look at federal and state regulations. There are state-by-state rules for shipping plant cuttings through the mail, so you need to look at requirements from both your location and where customers live. When you’ve got a carrier selected, reach out,...
After a few days, I take out the box and check on everything. I let the box sit open for a bit to help with air flow. Then I check all of the cuttings, as well as how damp the mixture is. It will probably stay pretty damp with the lid on. ...