Plant Propagation
Become a master propagator of plants to add plants to your home or garden. Learn easy methods of planting seeds, rooting stems, dividing roots and becoming a master at growing. You don't need to go back to school to multiply your plant collection.
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How To Thin Seedlings The Right Way For Stronger, Healthier Plants
It may seem brutal, but thinning seedlings is essential for the health and production of flowers and vegetables. Learn how and when to do it with our guide.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Use A Humidity Dome Seed Propagator For Faster Growth & Healthier Plants
Discover the benefits of using a humidity dome to create the perfect environment for starting seeds – ensuring stronger growth and boosting germination.
By Ellen Wells
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How To Scarify Seeds: Use Pro Techniques To Speed Up Seed Germination
Boost your growing success with expert seed scarification methods. Try nicking, sanding, boiling, and chemical solutions for faster, better germination rates.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Nick Seeds Before Planting To Boost Germination
Try this simple seed stratification trick to speed up germination for a variety of seed types.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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Make The Perfect DIY Seed-Starting Mix: Easy Recipes For Strong, Healthy Seedlings
Try these simple, inexpensive seed-starting mixes to boost germination rates and grow better plants.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Struggling To Grow? Fix These 7 Seed-Starting Mistakes Before It's Too Late
Give your seeds the best possible start and learn how to fix common errors that stunt growth, weaken plants, and prevent crops and flowers from flourishing.
By Amy Grant
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How Deep To Plant Seeds? Get It Right Every Time With This Simple Trick
Take the guesswork out of seed planting with this foolproof trick to get the right sowing depth – for strong, healthy starts every time.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Get Started For Spring: 8 Plants To Plant In Winter For A Head Start On Your Spring Garden
Spring may seem the natural choice for kickstarting projects, but there are plenty of satisfying ideas you can prep ahead of time with these plants to plant in winter
By Amy Grant
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How To Stratify Seeds: Boost Germination With Cold Treatment
Give seeds the best possible start through stratification. Learn the cold treatment method to break dormancy, speed up germination, and grow healthier plants.
By Amy Grant
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Germinating Seeds In Paper Towel: The Easy, No-Mess Method For Faster Growth
Learn the quickest and easiest way to germinate seeds in a paper towel with this expert step-by-step guide – for faster, healthier seed starts every time.
By Susan Albert
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Ready To Start Growing? Try Winter Sowing Seeds In Your Garden This Weekend
It may be cold outside, but you can get a head start on your garden by winter sowing seeds. Come spring, you'll reap the rewards with superb blooms and veggies.
By Amy Grant
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Starting Seeds Indoors Made Easy: Plant Now For More Flowers And Better Crops
Begin your gardening journey for the season ahead by starting flower and vegetable seeds indoors. Plant early for the longest possible growing window.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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When To Start Seeds Indoors For Bigger Harvests & More Beautiful Blooms
Boost your garden's productivity by learning the best times to start seeds indoors – including a month-by-month guide for crops and flowers.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Plants To Propagate In Winter: 6 Of The Best Options For Cultivating Winter Cuttings
We usually associate propagation with spring, but there are a few plants you can grow from cuttings in cold months. We round up the best plants to propagate in winter
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How Long Do Seeds Last? Plus, Tips To Extend Their Shelf Life
Your garden is all planted and you have leftover seeds... what now? How you store them is the key to their longevity.
By Amy Grant
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Best Seeds For Survival – Grow A Garden That Can Outlast Almost Anything
Uncertain about the future? Why not try seeds? They’re easy to save and provide a safety net for good times and bad.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is A Seed? These Basic Seed Facts Will Help You Grow Better Plants
They are the basis of a lot of our spring planting, but what are seeds? We take for granted these amazing little powerhouses, but no longer! Read on to learn more about seeds.
By Teo Spengler