The best time to take a cutting from a money tree is in the morning when the plant is the most hydrated and least stressed. Choose a healthy stem that’s a few inches long with several leaves. You want ...

Experts share four easy ways to grow a new lemon tree from an existing one. Lemons are a great ingredient to have on hand, whether you use them to flavor your water or add a refreshing, citrusy bite ...

Q: I have a snowball viburnum that I would like to propagate. What kind of cuttings will work best? And when is the best time to start making the cuttings? A: Propagating new plants from your own ...

Growing a potted fig tree is a rewarding process, and can be done year-round with the right conditions. Place the container ...

Readers: A correction to a previous column. When pruning a Miss Kim lilac, it should be done in the spring AFTER it blooms. Thanks to reader Tony G. Q: I have a very large Thanksgiving cactus plant in ...

Q: I’d like to propagate a family member’s camellia as a memento, but don’t know when cuttings should be taken or what’s the ...

Dear Neil: My neighbor has a fig tree that bears lots of delicious figs, but I don't know the variety. Can I root one from a cutting? A: Yes. At this point in the growing season, you might be better ...

Growing your own lemon tree gives you back nothing but enjoyment. Ok, some trees have spines. But besides this prickly downside, a lemon tree gifts you with glossy green leaves, deliciously fragrant ...

Fall is just a few days away, but gardening season isn’t over yet. We’re still getting plenty of questions to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension ...

A: It can be split into quarters, thirds or halves, but do so after it has completed flowering, which should be sometime in March or April. I would encourage you to take some cuttings from the plant ...