STEPHEN RYAN: So now let's talk about propagation. It's so satisfying and it saves so much money, but there are lots and lots of ways of doing it. You can grow things from seed, you can raise things ...

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 ...

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. JANE EDMANSON: You can feel like a kid in a lolly shop, wandering around a nursery, wishing you had ...

Indoor plants are easiest to propagate when they’re actively growing in spring or summer. But if you’re looking for a fun ...

Dividing perennial plants is a reliable way to propagate plants that form root and stem clumps. During the dividing process, you separate these clumps into individual plants. Dividing perennials ...

Root cuttings need reasonable compost, a moderate but steady temperature, space and a little patience. But, unlike stem or leaf cuttings, root cuttings develop underground so you can't see what's ...

COURTESY Plants that propagate by division include this daylily "Lady Neva." Plant propagation simply refers to the reproduction of plants, and occurs by seeds or vegetative means such as cuttings ...

For budget-minded gardeners, propagating hardy perennials from roots is a way to multiply your crops for free -- as long as you're willing to be patient. Certain hardy perennials, such as Oriental ...

Some herbaceous perennials are well into their stride by now, including the hardy geraniums, indispensable, reliable and universally lovely. Just now is a handy time to propagate them, as the young ...

Seed is the most familiar option for producing new garden plants. Division of perennials, especially overgrown colonies, is another familiar technique. Tony Tomeo can be contacted at tonytomeo.com.

You don’t have to be a professional horticulturist to propagate an almost unlimited number of your favorite herbaceous perennials. Perhaps you’ve treated yourself to one of the newer, dramatic and ...

Propagating snake plants from cuttings is most successful in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours promote faster rooting and ...