To achieve this, Mueller transplants bacteria from one plant’s roots to a new generation’s seeds. With a gift of 50 seeds from Thomas Juenger, also a professor of integrative biology at UT, Mueller ...

Invasive plants can take over a garden quickly and quietly. Here's a practical guide to identifying, removing and preventing ...

Vegetative propagation is the backbone of commercial chrysanthemum production, yet large differences in rooting ability among varieties continue to limit efficiency and profitability. In a ...

Jill Maybry propagates Tradescantia, and Natalie Bumgarner talks about new blackberry cultivars. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, Memphis Botanic Garden Horticulturalist Jill ...

Choose a strong, disease-free branch from a mature fig tree. Look for shoots that are about 6-12 inches long with multiple buds, as these will have the best chance of producing roots and new growth ...

If the idea of growing berry bushes in your backyard is tempting, learning that it can be done from cuttings may be all you need to know to commit. Using cuttings to grow your own bramble or blueberry ...

I’ll be the first one to admit that it feels a bit premature (bordering on ridiculous) to write about propagating plants in January. As I’m sitting down to write this article, the sun is shining on my ...

When is the best time to trim confederate rose bushes? I would like to root some of the branches I cut off. — Jessica Confederate roses (Hibiscus mutabilis) are often killed back by winter freezes, so ...

Buying fully grown plants from a store can be expensive, especially if you love being a plant parent. Luckily, propagation allows you to expand your quantity of plants without spending more money. The ...

Winter in Ohio brings a quiet season to outdoor gardens, but it's the perfect time to turn your attention indoors and expand your houseplant collection. Propagating houseplants is a rewarding way to ...