The easiest way to propagate woody plants like dogwood, forsythia, hydrangea, rhododendron, viburnum and others is by taking ...

Let an unrooted cutting soak in a diluted IBA solution for up to 24 hours. The concentration of the solution should “range ...

and a Japanese pruning saw or a bow saw for woody stems thicker than that. Early spring is a good time to prune many plants ...

Regardless of the type, whether soft or hard and woody, these stems can enhance your cooking with an extra layer of flavor that would otherwise be lost. Instead of discarding them, they can ...

Rachel Spicer is interested in how woody plants adapt, evolve and survive in different environments. Research in her lab is focused on the biology of trees, shrubs and lianas – anything with a large ...

Plants may further limit herbivory by producing hard, rigid leaves (i.e., sclerophylly) and stems that are difficult to chew (Figure 3e). Leaf toughness and stem strength are bolstered by woody ...