Plant Basics

A plant stand can be constructed using various designs from the pedestal design with one leg, or a wooden plant stand that resembles a small table. Wooden plant stands can even be constructed as...

You can cut a tree, shrub or plant to root if you want to multiply your hedges or fruit trees. Most commercial garden operations use propagated stems to create a unique array of...

Perennial plants need to be cut back at least once a year so that they have room to grow new shoots. The key to making sure that your perennial flowers will bloom at the same time every year is...

A plant rooter is a water-holding container that allows you to place the stem end of a plant cutting in water so that it will develop roots. You can place the newly rooted plant in a flowerpot...

The fig (Ficus carica) is a popular garden shrub or small tree that produces sweet fruit that can be eaten fresh and made into preserves. Propagating a fig tree by taking cuttings is an...

Banana plants are grown in frost-free or tropical areas of the world for their fruit. In places that experience freezing winter temperatures, banana plants are used as an ornamental plant in the...

Mahonia, commonly referred to as Oregon grape, is an evergreen shrub with dark blue berries and glossy, leathery leaves. There are dozens of species of Mahonia. While other plants lay dormant...

All gardeners need to do root pruning once in a while in order to keep their plants looking great, whether for themselves or for shows. In this article, there are seven simple tools that you...

Amaryllis are an old favorite in gardens. Producing striking trumpet-shaped blooms on 2 to 3 foot tall, leafless stems, they always get attention whether used as an accent plant or in mass...

In this article you will learn how to successfully cut and kill bamboo.

Bamboo is a lush, hardy grass that can grow up to 100 feet tall. Clumping varieties of bamboo are the easiest to control. Running varieties are most likely to take over your garden. Outdoor plants...

Yucca plants are known for their resilience. The nice thing about this resilience is that when you're ready to propagate your yucca plant, you can do it without doing too much harm to the plant....

Cut bamboo, also known by the name "lucky bamboo," is not really bamboo at all. It actually comes from the lily family. It's botanical name is Dracaena and it grows in the dark regions of South...

Bamboo is a grass that can grow as high as 100 feet. Canes grow from an underground rhizome that branches as it matures. The variety known as running bamboo is the one that's caused the plant's...

Here is the quick, simple and proper way to cut an overgrown bamboo plant.

Miniature roses are delicate plant that offers beautiful flowers and fragrance to any home. They make an ideal houseplant or can be used to decorate a deck when planted in a nice container....

Many shrubs can be raised from hardwood cuttings. These are taken from ripe, vigorous, current season's growth from mid-autumn to early winter. Hardwood cuttings from deciduous shrubs are taken...

Learn how to cut thin copper wire for your decorative copper plant hanger, in this free video clip.

Crape Myrtles, while easy to properly prune, are often done incorrectly. Incorrect pruning causes knots to form on the tree. This article will show you how to stimulate growth, control shape and...

When you want to combine two plants into one plant, grafting is the way to go. You can use the best part of two plants to create an either stronger or differently shaped variety. This will work...