This is part two of a series about growing additional plants from your existing ones. If you missed part one, which instructed the leaf cutting and root division methods, click here. Ground Layering Large woody plants, such as climbing roses, hydrangea, and other flowering shrubs will propagate easily using the ground layering method. Ground layering should be done in late spring or early summer. Select a young two- to three-foot stem from your plant and remove any flower buds, but leave the stem attached to the main plant. Next, dig a shallow trench, about a couple of inches down, near … Continue reading →

Growing additional plants from your existing ones can result of plenty of new landscaping for you or to share or exchange with a friend, neighbor or club. Fill out your garden beds or make someone else happy now once you know how. Leaf Cutting Most tropical species, such as begonias and violets can create new plants from leaf cuttings. First select a nice thick leaf. Then, with a sharp razor blade or X-Acto knife, cut the leaf into one-inch sections, making sure that you get a strong part of the vein in each section. Next, place the sections vertically into … Continue reading →