Summer is here, plants are actively growing. So that means now is a great time to take cuttings from some of your favorite ...

One of the most common mistakes in propagation is moisture inconsistency, so make sure that the cuttings remain evenly moist — if they dry out, they will die, and if they are too wet, they will rot or ...

Begonias can look striking in glass for textured leaves and blooms. Many types still need bright light indoors. When light ...

Houseplants can be propagated by vegetative cutting, layering, division, and micropropagation, to name a few. Perhaps the easiest and most common form used by the home propagator is the vegetative ...

Of all the easiest plants to propagate from cuttings and grow for free, begonias shine because of their amazing variety of 2,000 species and multiple forms of propagation through cuttings. Best of all ...

Propagating begonias is simple and rewarding, helping you create endless lush blooms from just a few healthy plants. Spring and early summer are the best times to take cuttings since begonias grow ...

Taking plant cuttings before winter is like an "Act Now Before It's Too Late!" slogan at a going-out-of-business sale. Unlike those situations, however, plant cuttings don't cost you any money. In ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winter gardening typically involves keeping your yard tidy and pruning any dormant plants. However, these colder months are ...

Want to keep tender herbs, annuals, and veggies alive through winter, but don’t have a lot of space indoors for growing plants? Taking cuttings of your favorite plants in fall and rooting them either ...

I went to visit a friend of mine who has an amazing garden and noticed an eye catching plant. I was even more interested once I discovered it was a begonia that obviously thrived in my climate zone.

With over 1,800 species and hybrids, begonias are a staple plant in homes and gardens across the country. From the cane begonias with their delicate drooping blooms to the bold rex begonias with their ...