A Simple Way To Root Plants From Cuttings

[@thomasjefferson8629]

Best I've seen so far. No goofy music, doens't spend ten minutes talking about unrelated stuff

[@ambercain6900]

This guy has been doing this for years! I got his course over a decade ago and used what I learned to start my own nursery.

[@slagasse1961]

I used this technique last year. I have 8 orange and 10 Lemon trees. Now I'm taking pieces off of those for this year's start. He has saved me so much. Thank you!

[@bonsummers2657]

But it was still over 10 minutes.

[@jeans7393]

@@bonsummers2657 so whats your point?

[@jeans7393]

@Donald J tomato end rot is lack of calcium water them with some milk mixed with the water or get powdered milk add it when planting & when you see the fruits starting add a side dressing of the powdered milk..i get powdered milk for free my mom gets a senior food box in her senior high rise & never eats any of it so I found a great use for all that powdered milk

[@henyosdilly8999]

Best tutorial video ever on cuttings. I normally skip 4 to 5 videos before I get to someone like this guy.

[@ShellyGODS-CHILD]

Yea me too ❤

[@KeikoBushnell]

Agreed. Love him. He's traight forward and tells you WHY.🙌🏼

[@MrGreattaco]

Overalls, age, confidence. yup this man is worth listening to

[@gorge5412]

When a guy in overalls is shown talking about plants, I'm clicking the vid. And the great content proved my hunch.

[@neoinformer784]

This was pretty much my thought lol

[@XimenaZhaoArchive]

I like this farmer guy. He's got great, no-nonsense advice and teaching technique. Thanks, Mike! :)

[@rumeunner3245]

I used to live near a farm and farmer Henderson looked looked like this man, but he had a scottish accent.

[@franklin3271]

​@@rumeunner3245 Henderson and Hendershot is one in the same. Obviously the spelling is off but in most cases DNA ties the folks together. Random bit of info I came across after looking for a home in Hendershot.

[@DoppleGangoor]

Till he speak sense, he is a humble farmer. But if he speaks rubbish then you notice that he probably is a FUMBLE HARMER. 😂😂😂

[@carlroberts7830]

this "farmer guy" is outstanding in his field

[@downbntout]

You have the efficient speaking pace that I wish more YTers had

[@badkitty1285]

I like his no nonsense approach. I’ll give this 5 stars.

[@ramon3300]

Why the thumb downs? This is a great video. Honest man sharing information on how to grow free plants. Well done.

[@stevedars1234]

11 years later and I still reference this video. Thanks, Mike!

[@deleqtronica8733]

13 years* I'm here for it as well

[@carolbokor3427]

Great video, no extra gabbing, just good simple info. Wiping his hands on his jeans is just like looking in the mirror!! Loved it.

[@wildchook745]

I don't get sick of watching this video over and over. I do the same with your other videos. Every time I see roots on my lot I do the happy dance.Rooting plants is the best addiction ever...love it. Thanks for your time and sharing your tips, Mike :)

[@detradowling9852]

Thank you!!! We are currently preparing my Grandmother’s house to sale and I’m going to try this with the shrubs and trees she planted there! I hope to be able to surprise my Mom and two sisters with “Grandma’s trees” next Christmas!

[@GenJeweler]

Hi, Just wondering if the method has worked out for you? I will be trying this in the summer

[@Growmap]

@@GenJeweler Many times more fail than succeed. So do a lot more than you want to end up with and you should get some.

[@denisegirmer4550]

What a sweet BEAUTIFUL idea!

[@gammondog]

Some of those might be rare varieties that are no longer available.

[@sutil5078]

did it work Detra ? or not? thanks for feed back

[@kathrynwatson3588]

Watched your video and tried it. Didn't use plastic though, but frequently misted cuttings couple times a day. Kept the container with sand and holes in the shade of the pole barn. Crepe Myrtle cuttings. Been a month or so. Replanted yesterday. Holy cow! Absolutely shocking results!! I couldn't hardly believe my eyes at the root development! Moved 30 cuttings with good roots to individual pots! Already put second batch in the sand! Thank you!!

[@marilyndalfino4287]

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[@stephanieaskew771]

Why sand verses dirt?

[@jeffj1120]

@@stephanieaskew771 Sand provides good drainage. The cutting may rot if you use soil that doesn't have enough sand-sized particles for water to drain.

[@sutil5078]

Kathryn where did you leave the cutting without bag? shade? sun? your nickname rings a bell but not sure, does my nickname sound familiar? thanks for feedback

[@NMranchhand]

Thanks for sharing your success; I’ll look out for a Crepe Myrtle.

[@off-gridsimplyhappyrodriguez]

I could listen to you talk sir for days.... Thank you doll

[@ryanvr454]

Why would you call this grown up manna doll? Seems kind of weird!

[@jenny_b_]

First plant tutorial where I feel like I’m learning from an actual farmer.👨🏼‍🌾 Awesome content, subscribed today! ☺️🌱🌿🍃

[@hairyhoudini5565]

Was it when he wiped his hands on his overall bib that you realized that he was legit?

[@justsayin5609]

You sound like you haven't looked very hard. I could give you a list. Some homesteaders are VERY knowledgable and professional.

[@NewYorkCityBoxing]

I appreciate the information. For some reason, when I'm stressed, caring for plants takes my mind away from day to day issues we all face. I asked my wife if she noticed how simple life seems when focus on caring for our lawn. She said that tending to her hybrid rose bush does make her very happy.

[@meldbeach]

+Allen same here. Theyre just as good as pets! They give you relief and joy.

[@cynthiawiiams]

+Allen not to mention when you see the growth from your labor :)

[@ReginaReRoma]

+Allen ... I 100% agree with you, whenever I'm gardening I tend to forget about my worries and stress, It's amazing what time between the soil, seeds and plants does to help us in getting a quality and great time with less worries about life. Greetings from Saudi Arabia.

[@meldbeach]

Regina Re we are also seeds that grow. thats why can relate to the plants so much. we reflect while we grow them.

[@tracybieringer3790]

meld beac

[@LaurenBoston59]

This is one of the best instructional videos I've seen! Simple and straightforward. I'm so glad I found it. I watch all the big garden KZbinrs who have given a lot of advice but never so simple and encouraging as you just did. Too bad I found you in October since I live in New England but I will definitely be trying this next year.

[@cookmaster3626]

Did you try this method and if so how did it work and what rooting compound id you use?

[@billypayne6197]

Mike , you're a genius . I have tried so many different ways of rooting with very little success . I watched your video last year and tried it - every slip rooted ! Thank you so much for an EXCELLENT video !

[@ellenhofer3343]

The only things I've been able to propagate has been geraniums. Now, I have hope for othef plants I'd like to try!

[@impactajuvenile]

Any words of wisdom for us beginners? Some say to use bananas as a rooting compound?

[@richardmartian1668]

I saw your reply and I am reaching out to you for your knowledge. I hope that is ok. I just did mine today for the first time. All fruit trees. I followed the video exactly. Now is the waiting. Not sure the time line of how everything is going to go from here until the roots (I hope) develop. The questions I have are 1. How long do they stay in the dark inside the garbage sack? 2. What do I do with them in the fall and winter? I live in the NW Iowa. 3. When will roots start developing ?

[@jasonBeki]

Did you have success? I'm planning on starting this process over the winter in a sunroom. Any advice?

[@VWilt-so3ws]

@@impactajuvenile I use root tone for my house plants. It worked great for me. I've started so many cutting of all kinds-> bunches of house plants, rose bushes, etc.. house plants go way faster than tree cuttings or bushes with harder bark. Gardenias, crepe mytle, etc. Just like like he said. Easy peasy Crèpe mertle, Jasmine, honey suckle amd so much more. I keep telling myself it's a free cutting, it could doe, they mostly all survive

[@everythinghomestead9222]

You are a master teacher - simple and direct, and makes total sense. Thank you for the time you took to help others learn how to do this. We're moving and I am starting to take cuttings of all my special plants that I want to take with me - needed a refresher on how to do it, it's been numerous years. This was an idea video.

[@Ruckus333]

RIP 💞🙏💞

[@greginfla_1]

Wow this video is nine years old, and the sound and video quality is often better than the ones made 9 years later.

[@RaviPp521114]

Yes sir, your presentation says it all; the confidence that come from a lot of experience and good will is respectable... thank u so much sir !

[@chefgiovanni]

The #Chefs subscribed ! Let's get cooking.

[@kiransetty5656]

He is so confident because he don't need to post the results 😂

[@kristofp72]

@@kiransetty5656 don't worry that method works very well.

[@angierobbins3177]

I know what you mean about caring for plants and the days stress melts away. It works, getting your mind on something tangible you can see your love and care results. I am very sick, bedridden, and have been for over 20 years. I have battled 6 different types of cancer now facing the 7th, raised 3 children during the sickness and 41 surgeries. The longest time continuous without cancer was 5 years 5 months. I have found that caring for my houseplants with the help of my daughter really makes me feel better about myself and my outlook on life. I am 47 and pray for more birthdays to spend with my family.

[@bonsummers2657]

Angie, take care of yourself, and don't eat foods which aren't vital for your body. Be prudent about consuming only for body integrity, and that will give you true happiness.

[@aufzurwahrheit]

pls inform about orgonite....

[@sharonsims1589]

Gardening is a stress RelieferReliever. My some has had a lot of stress in his life, he's been through lots in his life. He always wanted to hang out with the older kids and when I found I what they where doing 2 him is seemed like it was 2 late but thank God he's strong mentally and physically. He was picked on lots because he is a bit slow and now he says it's a memory problems. When he was in hismteens something terrible happened 2 my boy. It was the older kids again, got a call from my neighbors, they where telling me they had my son and that something terrible happened 2 him. Out no not again, these kids he was hanging out with your to bully him lots. Like beating him up all the time. They us3 to steal his nice stuff on him all the time or they would beat him to a submission until he county take it anylonger and then they would laugh at him and do it again 2 him. Kids 2 day are so disrespectful to some other kids. It's usually the slow kid or some stupid thing like that or the poor family that has no money 2 buy there kids new clothes so they whisper and stare then whisper then laugh until they can stress them out because that's what they what lol. Why is wrong with this world we live in, out and when I found out was wrong with my little boy. Well I was told by other parents that my son was lit on fire by some older kids and he was burned very bad. I cried and cried and sobbed it a mother's worst nightmare 2 year that there son was lit on fire like what the he'll is wrong with fucking kids today man !,, like really I don't get it now and I still get it today why did they life my son on fire. Only conclusion is 5hatmtheymare the slow ones in my book. Now my son has been through a lot more truama in his life more than one should. His was molested when he was 5 or6 bullied most of his school years then he experimented with drugs and was an addict for over 18 years. Now days Bryan is of the pills he was doing and he is on a program that's for addicts and he's doin real good now , finally a break after all these hard years for him, he deserves a break, love u son do Mom.

[@mama--rua]

Angie I hope you are well, there are some books by Esther & Jerry Hicks that may help you with your health. All the best.

[@skeeterburke]

thank you for posting. i feel selfish for being upset after thinking about how i want out of here so bad, but how would my son feel, and all that. i pray that i would want to have more birthdays, cuz lately it's the opposite...and i thought i was just learning some gardening! earlier the same thing happened while i was reading the comments on an art video. God bless you and thank you to anyone who reads this, thank you for helping others stay positive

[@jpopelish]

My rooting success went from about 10% to about 90% when I added psyllium powder to my process. This is the plant fiber in Metamucil, but I use plain psyllium powder because it is cheaper and and Metamucil is about half sugar. I mix a little of the rooting hormone with more of the psyllium powder, dip the cutting in water and then dip the wet stem in the psyllium hormone mixture. Then put the cutting in a prepunched hole, so I don't wipe the coating off. The psyllium forms a gell layer around the stem that keeps the hormone around the stem and holds water.

[@edwinlopez8559]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@jpopelish]

@@peculiarsoutherngrandma5121 I have been mostly rooting holly and arborvitae, which are not very water needy. So I only water when it is very hot and dry, though I have my cuttings under a tree, in mid-day shade. In winter, I pile wood chips around the pots and trays, to reduce freeze thaw cycles. Otherwise, I ignore them for a year or so, before transplanting.

[@kaymcmurtrey7418]

My Clamites plant is about ready to flower . Would this be a good time to get some cuttings and use this method to get some starts

[@jpopelish]

@@kaymcmurtrey7418 I don't think it is very practical to try to root cuttings with flowers on them. Many plants will give up on everything else to complete their reproductive process. But, if you clip all the buds off the cuttings, then you may have reasonable success getting them to root.

[@kaymcmurtrey7418]

@@jpopelish thanks for the quick response .I got in touch with a local garden shop here in south east Idaho and was told the same thing but thought I might talk to you before I tried it anyway . Thanks for your help

[@nancyvrba2179]

I bought your videos years ago, I'm glad to see you still at it.

[@davidcondra7466]

thanks for the video Mike. Since I started using your sand method My citrus cuttings success has really improved . thanks from deepSouth texas

[@monsterroo1078]

This video was apart of my homeschooling curriculum, I'm not disappointed XD

[@davidsantos1303]

Aye homeschool club lol

[@mattiecopeland8741]

Excellent rooting information

[@tamarabradshaw4799]

Homeschooling is so much better. I’m happy for ya👍

[@HondaBrandy]

Gotta get back to our roots!

[@charlestonbrown3383]

As an old grower you covered everything except pH if your water and when to transplant, niwIak a very very experienced Marijuana grower, in fact wrotexa couple books but you did an excellent job of staying on subject, not too fast or slow great job! I'll look for you again!BadMF

[@obduliocerceno4984]

Thanks Buddy, from Panama we learn thanks to your generosity (sharing knowledge makes up for a better world)

[@lotty468]

This is what a person, who knows what they are doing and is imparting it in full to you, sounds like. Thanks.

[@michaelhoer2081]

Hi Mike. I watched your video 11 years ago and still watch and refer to them today Thank Mike 03.20.23

[@timjester8555]

Keeping it simple, basic, and cheap, with no-nonsense direction. Under rated genius

[@JBtheExplorer]

As others have said, I really like how this guy teaches. There are others out there who don't get to the point and tend to bend facts.

[@kaceyherston]

I agree to the point but no one ever explains things I usually worry about like what should the wood look like.

[@mileetn]

I followed this video last Sept. and ended up with about 30 weigela seedlings this spring! I had looked at several nurseries over the last few years and could never found any so was thrilled to find this video!

[@johnluke6252]

Hey dear

[@bhaveekasmith3975]

Playground sand!!!? Rooting compound!!!? Live and learn. And clip plants from June thru Sept. Got it. Nurseries & private people charge so much for shrubs. Thanks a heap.

[@Ilwonsang92]

As they should. Shrubs take time and maintenance to grow, not to mention storage. That's why they cost something.

[@tamarabradshaw4799]

There’s certainly nothing wrong with trying to saving some of our hard earned money👍

[@traceyhilder6640]

I’m in the uk what type of sand can I use in the uk

[@alicesmith7913]

This video is one of the best on rooting plants. Simple, quick to the point and very understandable. I also use Aloe Vera as a rooting hormone agent. I have a huge Aloe Vera plant and it works!

[@samibouhadida5314]

How do you use the aloe vera leaves, you mix the inside gel in water ? Is there a video explaining your method ? Thanks in advance 😊😊

[@MissBetsyLu]

​@@samibouhadida5314I'm fairly certain you just cut the removed aloe leaf, roll the cutting end in the gel, and plant without removing the gel. Many blessings everyone.

[@PBarrPrince]

Excellent video. No waste of time and very informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. I love cheap ways of doing things! Gardening can get expensive if you aren't experienced, like me. Lol. I'm learning thanks to people like you!

[@davefulcher8400]

I greatly appreciate you taking your time to show the world how to better ourselves. Much love!

[@jude7321]

I love this video. You didn't jack us around all day boring the hell out of us. thank you for a great video and lots of really cool, simple information. Good job and God bless💕🌿

[@sutil5078]

JUDE He should have made it in 3 series each 2 hours long talk beating around the BUSH , puns truly intended, to learn patience, if secret given easy you will not appreciate, admit it. I can see your little eyes shining while agreeing on what I have just said. Greeting from very very far land

[@carolberridge6102]

I agree with many of the positive comments below regarding the presentation in your video ----thanks for the direct information, no chirpy music, and an amiable, but effecient, pacing in your delivery.

[@celiahall9887]

I’ve subscribed within the first few minutes. You are a clear, direct communicator with a lot of information I want. Glad to meet you, and I’ll be seeing lots of you from now on!

[@asgio27]

Lost track of you, looked and looked, glad I found you again. You're a simple, good,practical, to the point , gardener, horticulturalist, and teacher. Thank you for all the videos you've put out there for us all. Very appreciated Mike. Stay well.

[@saltystone103]

I tried this twice and the first time it failed but followed closer the instructions and the second time I had success. I now have two small holly bushes and a Leland cypress. Thank you so much just love this.

[@cindyp5132]

Hi there Nancy Kitchin.. I would like to root several Leland Cypress trees. Since you were successful with that tree is there anything you can share that will help specifically with that tree? Did you just cut several inches on a branch that had new growth? How long did it take before you had enough roots to plant in soil? Thanks for any help!

[@saltystone103]

Now the first of June is the best time and a piece maybe 6" long take off the lower stems. I used river sand which is not pure. I kept the white plastic bag and watered seldom. Probably should have watered more. I kept it on the North side of my house. It took 6 months. That is when I checked it and I think it needed all that time because the roots weren't really very big even then. I put them in a clay pot on the West side of the house so they got some sun in the afternoon. The rest he showed you but I am very sure this will work for you.

[@howtoguro]

What do you think caused your first failure? Thanks in advance ;)

[@saltystone103]

I took cuttings too early in the Spring.

[@howtoguro]

Nancy Kitchin Thank you :)

[@yolie32228]

Watching in June 2019, "going to my forest outside and gathering tons of cuttings" - Good info.

[@NewfieValerie]

Any luck?

[@louisebrady8146]

000

[@TeaTephiTrumpet777]

Watch 2019 and 2021 to reinforce confidence in the right techniques.

[@jonahcbarnett]

Mike - Sir, I feel as though i am conspicuously late to the party. You, my friend, are fantastic. Bravo man. You have redrawn the line of "knowing what the hell you are talking about' and 'speaking to everyone'. Thank you. jonah

[@DShaff42]

2020 and this video is still as ever so useful. I love the earth

[@stocko5448]

i tried this Mike as the video said, i took 24 nanking cherry cuttings in August in the UK, i ended up with 22 perfect rooted cuttings, thanks for a great video, i am sure this will help many people!

[@joannebowmer441]

Thank you. This is fabulous. Just no nonsense and straight to the point

[@ifycaz]

I’m here 2020🙌🏾🙌🏾 quarantining @home, looking for what to do next wham!!! this is golden 💯❤️❤️❤️

[@asadattayyem2637]

🌻🌻🌻💚🌺🌺🌺

[@teresarisinger3182]

I like this guy no BS. He also reminds me of the guy that lives in a Van down by the river. SNL😁❤

[@justinturner4681]

Huh... Quarantine? Haha why? Lol What the heck... Haha If your sick. 😷 don't worry. Your sickness is not contagious to others! Never has been! Never will be! Only sick mentality is!

[@cjohnson5594]

@Justin- Oh so you’re one of those delusional deplorable’s with no common sense. 🥴

[@billyandrew]

Excellent, practical, no nonsense approach to cuttings and heaps of advice for the beginner. Great post!

[@iffybakker7440]

My mom did this, fantastic results!

[@annharlan8926]

Very helpful - I've watched it twice.

[@truthseeker9688]

You had me at the overalls. A good indication that you know what you are talking about.

[@DrJ4712]

LOL! Me too!😂😅❤

[@KeikoBushnell]

Thank you so much! There's all these other tips and tricks online that don't work and this is just very practical and I appreciate the video. I wish I found it sooner

[@ElenaHaskins]

You, Mike, are a kind and informative instructor. Thank you for this video and for including the "Don't worry about..." tips.

[@meadow-maker]

I agree, he's a rare animal on KZbin. He actually knows what he's talking about. :-)

[@ElenaHaskins]

***** Your intentions may be good, Avery Marcum and it seems Meadow Maker intended to compliment Mike. If you suggest apt phrases to use instead of "rare animal", that would be helpful to all who read your post.

[@richardlibbey8493]

***** CHILL

[@Jefferdaughter]

+Avery Marcum Humans ARE animals. A bit of an odd species

[@johndeckard6592]

+Avery Marcum My eyes can not stop rolling.

[@gracemccray5847]

Yall if you don't watch this guy - you are missing out - I followed his steps and has had great success...thanks Mr Mike for you video and you keep it so to the point and you explain it so well so thank you again

[@JackSparrow-qh3su]

Thank you Mike for sharing your years of propagating experience with us. I live in Zone 3, and bring in (indoors) all my rooting plants/containers around October, just before the first snow fall. This year, I'll be rooting some cherry and peach cuttings from my trees using your method. Never thought of play sand, but makes sense -- must be easier to transplant (i.e. no more root balls to yank out) than using regular soil.

[@simonesmit6708]

I plan on starting several apple trees but I may try apricot trees to. I'm in zone 7 but the humidity isn't good for stone fruit.

[@bigsmiler5101]

This touches a major issue: Where Does Mike Live--What Zone is he in? I'm in Zone 10 (central Arizona) and I have a combined Research Center ten miles from me--USDA, State University, EPA, and others. GOAL? To find how the heck to make stuff grow here. The NATIVES had been doing it for a thousand years. THIS is why Europeans settled here AND had a Loving interaction with the Natives. Only they could grow food. If I'd known it was DIFFICULT, I'd have never bought land here to create an Oasis to someday sell for big money.

[@pinam27]

OMG, Thank you for this video! I can't afford to buy any more fruit trees/bushes, since I retired. I have all this time and no money!! I'm gonna go to town on the berry bushes that I do have, omg, I cant wait!

[@resilience4lyfe331]

pinam27 ask manager about less than ideal, but rehab worthy plants at a reduced price.

[@asadattayyem2637]

You can make a small, good business out of this interesting hoppy! 🌻🌺🌻

[@DidNotMeetCriteria]

Is this guy still around? He's a gem, love his videos!

[@QuantinaJones]

This is exactly what I needed, thank you! Most videos don't mention WHEN the best time to take the cutting. This is excellent.

[@stephenorvis6120]

Farming information from an actual farmer. You can see the results in the background as well. Need more guys like this around. Excellent video good sir.

[@islandgal500]

I use powdered rooting hormones, depending if it is hardwood or softwood but don't like to waste things like new pencils so use free twigs or sticks to prop plastic for humidity and warmth tent. Popsicle sticks are good to label and poke in plant rows. I also cut gallon plastic milk jugs in half with scissors and poke drainage holes on the bottom and use those since I have plenty of those. You can cut those so you leave the handle on the side but cut an opening and dip down on the side opposite the handle to plant and for ease of moving the containers. They get used for all kinds of small tool parts and office supply storage in drawers too. Thanks for the reminder that it is time to start my seeds indoors now and cuttings later.

[@Kwood10]

Janie?

[@elizabethhollingsworth7226]

Sometimes I take home the wooden chopsticks that I have eaten with for staking small plants.

[@deliaramirez9361]

Great video and information without all the useless information....you are right to the point without dilly dallying around. Thank you. Your video is excellent.

[@theresevu16]

Thank you so much for showing us a very simple method of rooting plant from cutting!

[@michaelnelson1911]

What a great video. Thanks a ton. Over 35 years ago when I first got married my wife and I sent away for about 80 cotoneaster bare root plants to put a hedge in our r new yard. We have now moved to a new house and went to purchase plants for a similar hedge. We couldn't believe the prices, so when I saw your video, I said to myself. I can do this. Your instructions and presentation we simple and easy to following. This past weekend I went over to my son's who is living in our previous house with the containers, sand and other supplies to get about 150 cuttings. This would would have cost an arm and a leg. With the help of my 6 year old granddaughter we cut and planted all of the cuttings. She loved helping and felt like I was leading her in a science project. What a fun project for both of us. This was so easy and after 3 days everything looks great. I do have a couple of questions. 1. How long will it take for the plants to root? 2. What is the next step? Do I move them to pots or put the straight in the ground. We are having a heat wave and with the temperature in the high 90's and now precipitation in the forecast, I am wondering what to do next?

[@Sense2024]

You talk too much

[@veronica_._._._]

​@@Sense2024 Who died and made you King?

[@willyspinney1959]

Hi Michael, it's been 10 months since you posted, how did your cutting do?

[@lovetrucks4212]

@Michael Nelson I am sorry a couple of folks were rude to you on their replies. Not sure this correct and hope it worked out for you. If you see any new growth or even if they get taller I would say pull one out and look for roots. It shouldn't take more then a month Is my guess.

[@debbiekirk8669]

This is the only guy you need to watch. How does everyone else try so hard and yet I learn so little? He's like the Cedar Rapids Boubin commercial guy, "That's the pure facts, folks." Thanks, Mike!

[@sparkuri]

hahaha

[@irishlad8797]

I watched this video about a year ago and now I have loads of little laurel trees growing in pots so I'm doing it again this year it really works full respect to this man 😎 seamus from Ireland

[@jeanmeslier9491]

I think Mike is doing a great service for people who didn't grow up on farms. Plastic tubs, plastic bags, sandbox sand, rooting enzyme, etc. just makes the job a bit easier, and more "doable" for most urban dwellers. You can buy mortar sand at a building supply or sandblasting sand at an industrial supply company. There are several ways of rooting different plants, the rooting enzyme just makes it easier, and probably improves the percentage of success.You would be surprised at how many cuttings will root in just plain water.

[@dawnaper4485]

Thank you so much for your wonderful video!! Love learning how to create a new plant, that God has allowed us to grow! May God bless you! 🙏😇

[@goluckysenior8344]

You have a gift of gab sir. You are very entertaining . Enjoyed your teaching and smooth talking . Thank you - you are the best . Your entertaining skills are very necessary and welcomed so we don't have to suffer with untalented instructors. .

[@Randomiz500]

You have the heart of a teacher, and it shows/translates to your audience. Thx!!

[@denbond8015]

Brilliant. No crap talk. Just a guy who shoots from the hip , I have watched quite a few videos and learnt northing but here all was explained perfectly. Thanks dude

[@oswalddas]

Thank you Mike, tried root plant cuttings and have been successful with the result.

[@ZiggyLu-og3zp]

Yay! So glad I found your channel. I was just wondering how to do all this!! Whoot! Awesome. God bless you. 🕊👍🏽

[@MrBrinydeep]

Excellent and encouraging video that shows how simple it really is, and that gardening need not be expensive. P.S. 952 thumbs down? How could anybody give a thumbs down for this?

[@soniag4516]

Must be nursery workers hehe!

[@sleepergirl04CRNA]

It may be because he apparently doesn't reply to questions in the comments.

[@ethanboyd7843]

You SIr, are a rare breed. I'm in super gardening mode and I've been propagating trees for friends with new houses that ask what trees I can share. Last year willows were so easy that rootes in water. I have a 20' azalea and a rose of Sharon he specifically asked me for. I got some powdered root compound and just took an armful of shoots from both. I had no idea if the Sharon was doable but this video (and your site) are the first and last I needed. Providence my friend.

[@nunuallen4327]

I know this was 11 years ago, wish I saw him then when I lived in a house, but now that I live in a condo I have plants on the balcony, which I just purchased so his website is going to be helpful to me, to keep my plants alive. Thanks for all your information.

[@Nettsinthewoods]

Thank you Mike, that is an excellent, concise, no frills thorough presentation. I can see the mistakes I've made in the past

[@thepickypainter9854]

What a fabulous video !!! Clear, to the point, and jam packed with info. Couldn't ask for more than that. Thank you !!

[@normasavage70]

This is great! Was easy for my son and I to follow along with your directions along with the visuals! Thanks so much! You rock!! My 12 yr old son brought home a white cherry blossom cutting from his school, to remember it by. (We are moving to CT from MA) I wanted to make sure we do it right. Kids could certainly learn easier with your video, than most I've seen. They need the visuals and explanation as you do. Have a great day! From Norma and son Spencer

[@MissBetsyLu]

Did the cutting from school live? Many blessings everyone.

[@Lj_08]

This was made 11 years ago yet help me the best...The newer videos I watched aren't as easy to understand u keep it straight forward and down to the point.

[@Poopulan]

I love this video. First off, everything you used is super cheap and no nonsense. Using pencils and bargin dollar store trays. Just amazing.

[@uniteentierly2773]

Those maples behind you look really happy. Thanks for your post.

[@starcana]

I appreciate your knowledge and your kindness in sharing this, I can't wait to experiment now - thank you!

[@HeideHoney]

Yeah, what suzi dronzek said!

[@dianeconniff777]

Thank you, Mike, for the best gardening video I have seen. Your experience and generosity comes through. You anticipate questions, instill confidence and obviously love your subject. Looking forward to going to your site.

[@mukbangch]

You look very organized in your videos, I understand a lot from your videos about rooting plants.thanks.

[@NMranchhand]

Great presentation! Thanks. I had to laugh at, Rose of Sharon. Every time I trim a RofS, I just unceremoniously shove the sticks into the ground, keep them watered, and I have literally never had one fail to take root. It’s the greatest plant for a beginner Bonsai enthusiast to experiment with.

[@KDurankk]

Thank you and God bless you for this very simplified and important presentation!👍👏

[@DARRENOATWAY]

Watching this in 2019, thank you for the information

[@CraigArndt]

This worked great for me last year with pachysandra. After about 4-6 weeks I had nice roots growing. All transplanted well in my beds.

[@ladyhawk5245]

Mike you are the best. You've got some of the most knowledgable group of great horticulturalist following you. I miss your newsletters. Keep up your work. We need people like you . Live long n prosper 👍☺️💕🌱

[@susanmarshall817]

Excellent job on your explanation. I almost gave up on finding info on this that was actually extremely intelligent and wasn't trying to promote. kudos to you!😊

[@opalized]

I found a little trick for water rooting that works even on hardwoods. Using an aquarium air pump, some aquarium hose and an airstone. By placing the airstone on the bottom of the container so that the air bubbles strike the bottom of the cutting while they're in the water increases the chance of success exponentially. Roots need oxygen so the air really stimulates the root formation. You can use the aquarium gang valves and supply air to several containers from one air pump and the valve gives you more control on how much air is coming from each stone. Just a gentle trickle to keep the water oxygenated and moving around the cuttings will work miracles on your more difficult cuttings.

[@ahmedabdilkareem7624]

Do u use any kind of rooting hormone in water?

[@opalized]

@@ahmedabdilkareem7624 Just a chlorine free water. I would add some aquarium water once some roots start to show but start with just water. If you do use a rooting hormone I’d recommend using a liquid formula. The powder didn’t do well when I tried it and decreased the success rate.

[@kristofp72]

I can confirm this.

[@bffentertainment7848]

So you placed the branch in a bucket of water, no sand? Did you somehow anchor the branch so it wouldn't tip over?

[@richardmccann4815]

@@bffentertainment7848 Of course. You could use styro foam, a sheet an inch or so thick, fitted to your container. Or any number of methods.

[@oskey5301]

Makes perfect sense. Just don't understand those down voters who haven't even tried it. Excellent video👍

[@impactajuvenile]

Must be Liberal Democrats who are Elitist?

[@johnbesharian9965]

@@impactajuvenile, LOL!!! How "Deplorably" observant of you.

[@trinajohnson3260]

Why all the thumbs down. Must be trolls. Excellent video. Thanks Mike

[@alangreen4099]

Yep! digging in the ground wakes up the trolls.

[@gregholl5011]

Paint your doors black on the outside matching the exterior of the building on the inside of the door. Trolls can't tell if doors are open or closed and will run into the closed doors. Get mad and leave.

[@cjw7924]

Use you brain before blowing chunks of hysterical word vomit. Everyone has the right to their own opinion, and this might surprise you......they do not have to agree with YOU. Typical new age fool.

[@edbagnato623]

This video has 5 million views. 1.6 negatives is a very small percentage of the total views

[@marlenecaryl7475]

Ed Bagnato pruning a pear tree

[@TNOG511]

The dandelion Flowers are Beautiful, I collect them from my garden also, Have a Beautiful Evening 💜👍🏾

[@gloriafrancis8894]

Thank you sir. This is the best video that I've watched! Easy to understand in a short time and no stupid music.

[@Moonlight0551]

Hi MIke, I like your style. Easy to understand and to the point. Great stuff, I`m going to give it a go!

[@docfuzzpersonalcollection5927]

Mike, thank you for some"mother wit", common sense approach to the rooting confusion. All due respect to these "young uns" and all their ideas, but some old timers, like me, don't want to go back to school, just do some smart gardening! Once again, thank you!

[@moedervanbranko409]

Great video, very informative. Didn't expect you'd be using sand!! I used plain garden soil for the cuttings I took half november. Now patiently waiting for my magnolias and berches.

[@BillLowenburg]

Thanks! I make boxes to raise plants out of old scrap wood and they work great. Saves the planet from more needless plastic pollution. Your videos are great, Mike! 🍎👍

[@humminbirdhoopz8231]

Thanks. In May, I used your method on a butterfly bush and fig tree cuttings. In 2 months I had roots. I've planted them in a pot and now they're growing beautiful flowers. Next spring I'm putting it in the ground. I believe the plant will root by nature if we give it the right conditions. I've never used commercial hormones.