A light-skinned man and a baby inspect a lilac bush in bloom - Olga Zheltonogova/Getty Images When lilacs open their fragrant flowers, it's nature's signal that summer's here. It's hard to have enough ...

My houseplant collection is never quite complete and I'm always looking for ways to get my hands on new plants. One of my favorite methods is propagating - it's a fun project to take on and multiplies ...

Take a look at new shoots growing on a favorite shrub or vine and you'll see that the bases of these shoots may be beginning to toughen up, their once soft, green outer layer turning brown and woody.

It just isn't autumn without the iconic presence of mums. Not only do these bright and colorful blooms add cheer to the fall landscape, but they're very cold-hardy to boot. Since mums are both ...

There are many ways to propagate roses, from taking cuttings to layering and grafting, or even growing from seed. There is no definitive method – each has its pros and cons. Try the different options ...