Best time for hardwood cuttings of woody plants
The best time to take hardwood cuttings of shrubs vines and trees is fall and early winter. This propagation method helps replicate established specimens including unknown varieties like an old viburnum or a cherished grapevine from Grandma.
Hardwood cuttings guide for cloning woody plants
A practical guide on taking hardwood cuttings from dormant woody plants to produce clones. Select pencil diameter, leaf nodes, and cut above a node then plant in ground or pots. Maintain moisture, weed, and inspect for rot or failure. some species respond to wounding or rooting hormone.
Uncommon trees add fall color and resilience to gardens
The piece highlights lesser known hardy trees and shrubs that provide striking autumn color and endure wet or dry soil, heat, and pests. Oakleaf hydrangea offers burgundy foliage and tall summer blooms though may winterkill buds. Praecox hydrangea yields dried brown heads, both extending the fall display.
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