A clean, healthy stem cutting can form the basis of a brand new rosebush. Take the following steps to obtain a rose stem cutting. Look for a 4- to 6-inch piece of stem near the top of the plant (never ...

Propagating roses from cuttings in late spring or early summer lets you easily grow more blooms for your garden. Choose semi-hardwood stems, dip them in rooting hormone, and plant them in moist soil ...

If you love the idea of enjoying the beauty and fragrance of homegrown roses, but not the expense of buying multiples of them, Don Chapman has just the solution for you — propagation. The materials ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Does a neighbor or friend have a rose bush you envy? Have you been seeking out a particular variety that ...

Roses need no introduction. But there are so many varieties, requiring so many different levels of care, which is why it's important to factor maintenance and attention into your decision on which ...

Remember how you grew a geranium from a wee bit that you pinched off during a garden tour? Succulents, as any chronic plant pincher knows, are also easy to start from cuttings. But you may not know ...

Everything you need to know about growing a gorgeous rose garden, from choosing the right location to battling pesky bugs. Start by deciding where to plant your roses. You'll want a place that ...

Got a favorite rose bush that performs well in your garden? And now you want more of the same kind? You'll save some dollars by multiplying it yourself. This is a good time to propagate many roses.

Indulged in by Nero, written about by Shakespeare, leveraged in Napoleon’s wars, bottled as perfume and sadly, dreaded by home gardeners on pruning day, the rose offers nature’s most-exquisite flower.