propogating begonias

QuestionHow do you propagate begonias from slips (cuttings). AnswerHi John, Take the cuttings with 2 or 3 leaves on the end and stick the stems in water. They will root in a few weeks and when there are

Problems starting tomato & pepper seeds

QuestionHi Tom, This is my first attempt at starting from seed. I am attempting to start tomato & pepper seeds to transplant. I live in Michigan, & am starting them in flats over a heat mat - using 2 4 f

Crepe Myrtle

QuestionQUESTION: Our crepe myrtle has two main stems which are joined at ground level. Someone accidently ran over one section and broke the plant at ground level. Can it be saved? ANSWER: Hi Barb, Thanx for

rubber trees

QuestionHow do I prune an overgrown rubber tree plant - I just inherited it - it has become leggy and is 8 feet tall. Can I trim it so that is gets bushy? AnswerHello Gerrypropmgr, In order to get the rubber

Potting after extended water growth

QuestionI have a cutting from a Pothos ivy that has been growing very well in a bottle of water for about half a year now. (In case this is important, the water is changed regularly whenever theres a hint of cloudin

tree propogation or rooting

QuestionI live by a cherry orchard and want to take a branch of the tree and create roots so I can plant it on the original roots. How do I do this? AnswerHi Verdell, Thanx for your question. If I

seedlings dying in greenhouse

Questioni have recently purchased a lot of plants including buzy lizzies, petunias salvias etc, for putting in baskets and pots later. got up this morning and some of the seedlings are dying, (in fact quite a

Propagation of Clematis Vines

QuestionI would like to know how to propagate Clematis, I have several growing on a trellis, and Id like to move some to a fence. AnswerJettie, cut a tender shoot that is at least six inches long. Remove the lower

growing bing cherrys from a cutting

QuestionHi Tom; We had a huge wind storm this winter and most of a very old cherry tree came down, the downed branches are budding beautifully so I took a bunch of cuttings rather than just letting them die al

caster beans

QuestionHi tom can you tell me I have started some caster bean plants from seed and I want to plant them in the front of my house. Witch ony gets direct sun from about noon on my house faces west and I live in south

Hardwood propagation from seeds

QuestionI have seeds from several hardwood type trees and I would like to know the best way to propagate them.I was told to put the seeds in water[how long?] before putting them in the seed bedThe trees are Kurrajon

Propagation; Snowball Bush

Question Can snowball bushes be grown from cuttings? AnswerYes. Cut a tender shoot that is at least six inches long. Remove the lower sets of leaves. Dip the cutting in a rooting compound. You can purchase this pro

Coastal redwood tree (blue) propagation

QuestionTom , I want to start a redwood tree farm, I have 2 60x100 green houses one has heated tables , auto misting and humidity controlled, the other is for the transplant to tubes for hardening before going outsi

Planting fruit trees in Montreal

QuestionWeve just moved to a house with a big sunny back lawn, and my daughters want to plant fruit trees (sour cherries or plums) to mark the transition. We dont want anythign too big, so they can still have room t

rooting euryops

QuestionI recently had some pieces of my yellow daisy bush break off. I have put them in a pot and kept them evenly moist. How long should it take for them to root? Any help would be greatly appreciated. JR AnswerH

japanese maple rootstock growing

QuestionI have a low spreading laceleaf japanese maple that I believe was grafted onto a rootstock from a different species of japanese maple, possibly an Osakazuki. From the base of the tree is sprouting an entirel

Pussy Willow Propagation

QuestionMike, I have a pussy willow branch that I have been rooting since February. It has developed a nice root system and two leafy branches. Id like to plant this - first in a pot and then later to th

Lilacs in the South

QuestionCan I grow lilacs in Alabama? And where can I find the tree? I love the flower...it reminds me of home (Spain) Thanks AnswerHi Conchi, thanx for your question. Lilacs generally need

Beech Trees

QuestionHi Mike, I live in Easton Pa. Can you tell me how to grow a Beech tree from seeds? I Have 5 seeds that I found under a 300 year old Beech in Easton. It was an amazing tree! Thanks. Jen AnswerJ

Azalea Propagation

QuestionI was taking a walk in the woods last week and noticed some wild azaleas. The area will be under development soon so I would like to take some cuttings before theyre plowed under. New growth on azaleas are n