Archive of Propagation

04Jan2007
Author
Peter Evans
Category
Progressions, Propagation
Airlayered Yamadori Hawthorn Thumbnail

Airlayered Yamadori Hawthorn

The initial thoughts of this project began in the winter of 1990/91, when there was nothing more to do than read about Bonsai. I had been growing bonsai for a few years,but the more I read the more I realised that my trees lacked a certain quality. Age was what was missing. An article in Bonsai Today #2 about airlayering inspired me to do something about curing my problem. Airlayering is a

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27Sep2006
Author
Erv Evans and Frank A. Blazich
Category
Propagation
Plant Propagation by Stem Cuttings: Instructions for the Home Gardener Thumbnail

Plant Propagation by Stem Cuttings: Instructions for the Home Gardener

Propagation by stem cuttings is the most commonly used method to propagate many woody ornamental plants. Stem cuttings of many favorite shrubs are quite easy to root. Typically, stem cuttings of tree species are more difficult to root. However, cuttings from trees such as crape myrtles, some elms, and birches can be rooted. A greenhouse is not necessary for successful propagation by stem

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