Q: I picked an African violet leaf and put it in water to start a new plant. It's been in water for three weeks and still no roots. Should I start with another leaf? - Ray Brown, Enderlin, N.D. A: ...

This week, gardening columnist Don Kinzler fields questions about a Christmas cactus that only bloomed on one side, how to repair a snow-damaged cotoneaster, and more. Reader Sandy F. asks gardening ...

What's better than having a beautiful plant? Having one you can easily propagate. Use cuttings from these plants to grow more for your garden or gift friends.

Mature African violets bloom nearly non-stop adding vibrant color to your indoor garden. One is never enough as these easy-care houseplants show to best advantage when grouped in displays of three or ...

Some plants are so beautiful that it’s worth the extra effort to spread them around. That’s where propagation comes in. With a little work and the proper cuttings, certain plants’ beauty can be easily ...

African violets are one of the country's favorite houseplants because they are easy to grow. They are also easy to propagate using leaf cuttings. Propagation means making more plants. There are many ...

Propagating houseplants is one of the most satisfying things you can do as a plant owner, and it costs almost nothing. A single $6 pothos purchased at a garden center can be multiplied into a dozen ...

No matter what the temperature outdoors, longer and brighter days are coaxing houseplants awake indoors. Many are ripe for being multiplied now, just as they are beginning to stir. African violet is ...