Grow Plants in Sand | Rooting Softwood Cuttings of Burning Bush

[@MikeKincaid79]

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[@robertdurkin7596]

Your video are great I love planting plants, flowers, etc! 😁🌿🌿🌺

[@judybarker3117]

Your enthusiasm is infectious. I bet you have inspired thousands of your followers to propagate their trees and shrubs.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Haha, I hope so!

[@LifebyBrianAquatics]

It comforts me that another human gets as excited as I do when they pull cuttings and find roots.

[@MikeKincaid79]

You're in good company, Brian!

[@elmormonteiro5780]

@@MikeKincaid79 I was very happy too when I saw lots of roots on my burning bush cuttings.

[@Bambisgf77]

I can’t wait to get started!!! As soon as I am back home I plan to start cloning everything! 😂

[@casuarinasb5855]

Wow! Am feeling so happy in seeing these roots!

[@justinmarick382]

I rooted 50 of them last year with a 100% success rate.just like that 👍

[@MikeKincaid79]

Awesome! Isn't it rewarding.

[@justinmarick382]

Yup😊and free

[@monkeygraborange]

@@justinmarick382 Free being the best part! The majority of my garden is cuttings or divisions I've taken from existing plants of mine or my friends, and knowing that spent very little money is deeply satisfying!

[@justinmarick382]

I No mine to😁

[@ryanranger8421]

Thanks for being there for us buddy !!

[@MikeKincaid79]

You bet

[@ryanranger8421]

You Bet Mike...your the best 👍

[@ryanranger8421]

@@MikeKincaid79 So full of knowledge but u bring it across with passion and humor and make it all memorable and fun...Thanks Buddy

[@lesavincent6792]

I love your videos, I also appreciate that you tell the date , because some times I don’t get to watch for weeks or months

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad you enjoy them, Lesa, and yes, the date is very important for you!

[@Nick-from-norfolk]

Your videos are timeless

[@alanhiatt4820]

I know because you have said it that the plants would be better off if left undisturbed till winter but I am glad you do dig them up to show the progress. It is exciting to see all those healthy roots. I really enjoy propagating whenever and whatever I can.

[@ryanranger8421]

Mike u are amazing...i also get excited about different forms of propagation. You would be a blast to hang with and learn from...i share ur passion. Josh

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yeah, it's a great hobby or business and there's no end to what you can do with it.

[@agustinaslp]

Beautiful roots! 👏🏼 ❤️ After learning from you I used the same method with roses and jasmine last June and they all turned beautiful and growing! It’s so exciting!!! Now I am trying to propagate green Privet Hedge! I started with 12 cutting two days ago! Hopefully they root beautifully too! Keep up spreading LOVE ! 🥰xx

[@MikeKincaid79]

Great job, Augustina! you keep propagating and I'll keep spreading the love!

[@UberHowie]

I have a burning bush. Im gonna pick up some sand and give it a try. Thanks for posting.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Have fun with it, Hal.

[@sharonkerns985]

Thank you so much for all the propogating videos. I just love creating new plants!!

[@MikeKincaid79]

You are so welcome! It's such a fun and enjoyable hobby that can last a lifetime. Have fun in the garden, Sharon!

[@camicri4263]

Hi Mike! I wish you put a picture of that burning bush and how it looks in the fall! What a difference 2 months make! Have an amazing week! Hugs🤗💜

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, I'll have to do that!

[@camicri4263]

Thanks Mike!🤗

[@arlynarroyo3638]

I love firebush plants! I have two big ones and I decided to plant my whole front of my house so I could make a fence with them. I looked for info how to propagate these and came across this great video. Loved how well you explained this video. I'm starting NOW! 😀

[@MikeKincaid79]

Awesome! Glad you found the video. Good luck on your cuttings.

[@clmtdmmjcmm4489]

I love asking for cuttings! Glad you do it too🌞. Most people don’t mind at all. Ty for this and all your videos 🌞

[@MikeKincaid79]

You are so welcome!

[@shirveehinchey1090]

Love your enthusiasm! Course I love nature’s beauty. Thank you!

[@MikeKincaid79]

You're welcome, Shirvee, thanks for watching!

[@brucedyson6792]

Thanks for an informative and visual video! I've had a burning bush for a while now and wanted more...now I know!! Thankyou 👍👍👍

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your cuttings.

[@michaelharris4725]

Hey Mike. Love the video & your enthusiasm! Would love to see some photos of your bushes in the fall given the brilliant red color you have described. Can't say I have seen any of those here in South Carolina, however it doesn't mean we cannot try!

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'll try to remember to get a video up.

[@PrayerOpensDoor]

wished I could've seen the burning bush you speak of. Great video!

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's in the video at about the 1:52 mark. Unfortunately it's summer in this video so the leaves are still green. I'll have to do a video about it in the fall.

[@mluisi3]

Ok so I came across your videos a few months ago when I was researching ways to root arborvitae, (bored during the shutdown). Fast forward to today, my patio under my upstairs deck is filled with totes of cuttings from everything I own...I ordered a hoop house that I’ll set up once the watermelons are out of the way....I’m addicted. I’m in georgia so I think I’m gonna have longer to play before the cold. I realized that there is new growth all over a lot of my established plants. (We kind of have two growth seasons here). Plus anywhere I have trimmed a month ago or so has bright green new growth. This is fun...kind of an obsession. So ....thanks????!!! Lol. I’m going to be doing that course that you have on your website. The grow boxes look perfect.

[@MikeKincaid79]

You're exactly the person I make these videos for! So glad you found a new hobby during this time. You will look back on 2020 as a great year!!!

[@kimtingchaleun2910]

Thx Mike! Enjoy watching this video. I want the burning bush too.

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's such a beautiful red in the fall.

[@tinkeringeekkissimmeefl4495]

So, you have become my inspiration for propagating plants! It's just amazing watching you propagate cuttings and do air layering. Started 2 fig cuttings in the sand as per your video here. They are both now in a made-shift green house and will check back on them in 4 - 6 weeks. Hope they root! 😊 And thanks for all educational videos on planting.

[@MikeKincaid79]

You’re welcome! Happy to inspire. Good luck with your cuttings!!!

[@oliviatrue2907]

I feel as excited as you do making cuttings, just on a much smaller scale. People have no clue If they don't do this! :D

[@MikeKincaid79]

LOL, I know! I'm trying to get the word out!!!

[@farmmom7140]

Just amazing Mike! I love your videos and you!!!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Well thank you kindly, Farm Mom!

[@lobe2032]

You two get a room,lol😂😹

[@SarryLUV99]

We had to cut down our beautiful burning bush and I hope to get a few of the cuttings I took to grow. It probably isn’t the best time of year, but I hope to be able to get it to root and save my favorite bush. Thank you for the tips!

[@MikeKincaid79]

These root really easily. You can take them as hardwood cuttings as well. This time of year, you should be able to get some hardwood cuttings. In fact, I wonder if you could cut up some older woody material further down the branch and root that as hardwood cuttings. I'll bet it would work.

[@robertdurkin7596]

Hi Mike.. Your video is so fantastic ! I love to learning more about planting with you !😁🌿🌿

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks for being here and supporting the channel, Robert.

[@cfuman]

Passion for roots! I try to root my cuttings with no success! I have to follow your directions step-by-step! Wish me good luck!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Good luck! You can do this!!!

[@karenlatham4053]

*walks around the neighborhood with clippers in my pocket* nothing to see here carry on.... 🤣🌺

[@MikeKincaid79]

Hahaha, careful during those night ops, Karen!

[@JacobSimpson]

Burning bush are beautiful plants! And they seem super easy to root. I'm gonna have to try and find one

[@MikeKincaid79]

I love the fall color.

[@JacobSimpson]

@@MikeKincaid79 yes!

[@melaniegoldstine8790]

They are invasive in many places. Please check before propagating.

[@JacobSimpson]

@@melaniegoldstine8790 thanks for letting me know. I looked it up and they are not listed as invasive in my state but a few neighbor states do have it listed as invasive. If I get some I'll definitely keep an eye on it

[@besselfunctions]

The birds will spread them far and wide and they don't respect property boundaries. @@JacobSimpson

[@adrieldavis]

Mike...your energy and enthusiasm is just incredible man! I appreciate your content and dedication! 💯 I have pure appreciation for your channel keep it coming!!!!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Awe, thanks so much, Adriel!

[@michaelheyward7668]

Another great video. Absolutely love the enthusiasm that you have! I have to admit, I'm pretty much the same when I find roots on my cuttings.🌷

[@MikeKincaid79]

It truly is magical! Have fun in the garden, Michael.

[@sunnyshine1015]

Thanks Mike for another great enthusiastic and informative planning video!! EXCELLENT 💯

[@sunnyshine1015]

Oops...... ( PLANTING)

[@MikeKincaid79]

My pleasure!

[@elliestell2696]

Love propagation seeing the new roots exciting !!!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, it is!

[@bobbymeyertargetedindividu3081]

Hi Mike.....U have to love that sand.....that is some roots... I do a lot of Evergreens, roses, maples ect in sand...mix it w/ bark...

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yeah, this stuff fits the bill for sure. Drains really well, holds a little moisture, and is inert. You almost can't beat it for rooting cuttings.

[@bobbymeyertargetedindividu3081]

@@MikeKincaid79 good job!!!....Mike keep the videos coming... for even better drainage ????? you can sift the bark and keep the bigger chunks and mix w/ sand ..... put aside small stuff from the bark for something else...... use this mixture on Lawson Cypress Maples and Cedars... plants that need super good drainage...... it is guaranteed winner....

[@kimtingchaleun2910]

Tht was REALLY FUN.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad you enjoyed it, Kim!

[@truthofthematter9409]

I must say Mike that the hardwood panicle hydrangeas I started rooting a couple of wks ago is taking off. They're getting roots!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Awesome! Great job!!!

[@Nick-from-norfolk]

Really useful to know which month you’re doing this stuff.

[@johntalley2023]

Man at the roots, great video.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks, John.

[@wordvendor1]

How timely! I have a large burning bush I got for cheap at Walmart last year just to use to propogate! $5! Thanks, Mike!

[@MikeKincaid79]

You can find some great deals down there later in the season!

[@harrisond8132]

I have three on my property. I would love to try this but burning bush is listed as invasive in my state (Massachusetts). I always wonder how a plant like this becomes invasive.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I always wonder that too because I never see them in a spot that they weren’t meant to be planted. They’re not popping up everywhere. In our area, Scotch broom is invasive and shows up in every nook and cranny that isn’t tended to. I’d like to wipe that stuff off the face of the planet. Everyone around here hates it. Funny story: my mom came to visit from Phoenix a few years back and saw all the Scotch broom in full bloom. She kept saying how beautiful it was and that she wishes she can grow it in Phoenix. My wife and I had a good laugh about that.

[@harrisond8132]

@@MikeKincaid79 I don't see that on our list and it doesn't look all that familiar. Yeah it is pretty. Thanks for the video!

[@Leonidimus59]

When I lived on the West coast, Scotch broom was the main invasive. Now on the East coast I see burning bush in the woods often

[@blackhoney7617]

Hi Mike, please expand on your sand mixture. Thanks

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's just sand that I got out of a sand bag. People use them for added weight in their trucks for the winter snow. You can use any sand.

[@nickangelovski4358]

Moses would be proud of you 😁

[@MikeKincaid79]

LOL

[@marezeedo]

Great to hear about sand for growing cuttings!

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's a great medium for propagation!

[@DCA55]

Funny to see you trying to propagate this stuff while I do everything I can to get rid of it as every spring I pull up their seedlings by the handful. Consequently, I pulled out all but one of them. As an aside, burning bush is considered an invasive species , a fact I can attest to based on how quickly it spreads, especially if it gets loose in the woods in northern NJ.

[@divah1896]

If I start now, on the onset of winter can I keep them out or in my basement? Also vn you mentioned transfer them into the land when they are dormat in winter plz can you specify when that is ? ( my first time trying to grow a plant n I love burning bushes)

[@MikeKincaid79]

Are you in Austraila? New Zealand? If so, I'd wait until the plants go dormant and then stick the cuttings. Once they root the following spring/summer, just leave them in place and let them go through another winter. Pot up the following spring. While you're waiting for the hardwood cuttings to root, you can take some softwood cuttings next summer.

[@DarrellSF]

Nice work on those burning bushes Mike. Truly a lovely plant. We had a house fire a couple of years ago and I had a cutting from our burning bush out back of the garage. It survived because the fire department was able to save the garage although not the house. No complaint. They did a fantastic job. Anyway, my wife was worried that we had lost our burning bus as last year the cutting was slow to develop. This year It had established roots and has put on at least 18 inches and still going. Great and tough plant. Just a suggestion. "Anyone can get sand" and use it as a rooting medium. no question, but I do like to use bark. Most home gardeners are going to start just a few cuttings (ignoring the 2 or 3 hundred I have on the go, but I am nuts). For an easy supply of bark, just get a cheap bag of fine bark mulch from your local big box store and rune it through a 1/4" sieve easily made from a piece of hardware cloth and four short boards. Works a treat. I get mine by sifting a yard from the eight or yards I get in the spring. Addiction is sometimes ok. Take care and thanks for the videos.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks for the sifting tip, Darrell. I mentioned the sand because so many people tell me they can't get bark and sand is usually everywhere.

[@nrichthof]

Hi Mike, what exactly is the benefit of leaving those rooted cuttings in the big pot? I thought that now would be the time to prick them out, pot individually into small pots (with soil or your sand mix) and then harden them off as you've described?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I only pulled them out for you to see the roots. The best thing to do is to just leave them in the pot and allow them to continue growing more and more roots before winter. Then let them go dormant right in the pot. In the late winter, the roots will be hard and tough and you can pull them apart and pot them up individually. This is how I do all my cuttings that I'm not making videos with. I have some videos about maples and green giants where I showed how hard and tough the roots are once they are dormant and how easy it is to pull them apart and up pot them in the spring. The trouble with doing that now is that you disturb the young tender roots and it set the cuttings back right before winter. You don't want that. Let those cuttings continue rooting right where they are.

[@kiteislandbrian]

What a great video! I am super stoked to propagate some of burning bush this season. I live in zone 7a and am trying to figure out the best time this growing season to start my cuttings. Any advice would be much appreciated. 1:53

[@MikeKincaid79]

Late June or early July should work well.

[@kiteislandbrian]

@@MikeKincaid79 Sounds like a plan. My current hedge row of burning bush is starting its 3 year in the ground. Looking forward to extending the row with similar genetics. Appreciate the info and response 👍

[@bkmbuilds]

@@MikeKincaid79 circling back with another quick question. Some my burning bush have yellowish leaves. Given lack of rain, I do not think it’s cause of too much water. Are you familiar with iron chlorosis? I have some pictures but unsure how to post them on KZbin comments. If you have a link to a good product, I’d be happy to follow it Thanks again!

[@drewhaas2057]

Your energy!!!!!

[@darlatidwell6255]

Those roots are bomb.I have 3 burning bush shrubs, and one is the size of a VW Beetle. They were orphans/donated at 2 to 4 ft. tall 12 years ago. Lots of compliments on their fall showiness. Great roots = yours are going to be beasts too, like already. 👍

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks, Darla! I love these plants and can't wait to line the front of my property with them.

[@darlatidwell6255]

@@MikeKincaid79 🙂👍

[@lorettarobertson5687]

I have a question about burning bush, I need to have a small stim that I need red now. I thought about the freezer, but decided to try the refrigerator. Do you know what they would do to them. If you don't know after I try it will let you know.

[@rivercircle5904]

Hi Mike. I just purchased some 2 to 3 foot tall rooted cuttings. They are tall with all of the branching at the top 1/3. How should I prune to see more bottom growth? These are most likely from the common burning bush variety and I'd like to have a more rounded shrub appearance.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Wait until they have strong roots and then cut the plant back to the desired height where you want branching to start. Buring bush is pretty hardy and can handle hard pruning in the winter.

[@adlee0705]

Going to try experiment this on other plants. Thanks!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Good luck, Adlee!

[@jodimcmanus5997]

Mom burning bush hedge is just starting to change color but just found first one she dug for me by Arctic fir tree and yucca so guess I'm planting rest of smoke bushes by other peak so they can grow 20' tall like the parent plant

[@MikeKincaid79]

I love burning bushes!

[@lisalarson938]

Really enjoy watching your videos. I ❤ propagating! Ever try coleus? I have a very mature burning bush. After trimming 3/4 of the bush in early spring, its popping lush leaves everywhere. I'm in zone 5b. Mike, this bush loves to grow! When can I take some cuttings?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Once the new growth gets about 6-8 inches long and begins to harden off a little. Usually mid to late June on through July. Here’s a fun coleus video I did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHTLfZ6anc9lodEsi=_HmdPZionI-TG-Sg

[@MegaPilgrim123]

I want to take hardwood cuttings from my burning Bush, can you take cuttings when they have already turned red, love your videos😊👍

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'd wait until they harden off in the winter and then take hardwood cuttings. Yes, they will root from hardwood cuttings.

[@davidsauma2574]

Hi Mike really enjoy your videos & info I been trying to look for that tissue u put at the bottom of the bucket so the sand doesn’t escape at the intro of the vid the look kinda like a dryer tissues I am guessing I should drain real fast What’s it called or do you have a link o it Thanks

[@MikeKincaid79]

It was just something I've had laying around here for years. It's some type of weed blocker that I picked up from a garden store a long time ago. You can use any type of weed barrier that lets water drain through.

[@davidruiz5383]

You mentioned root stimulator, can you please elaborate. Thanks and God Bless.

[@wally9500242]

Mike why not repot them individually in your fur-bark mix you use? Awesome video, I'm doing this to my burning bush, please make video updates.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'll repot them in the winter, once the roots are dormant and hardened off. I just wanted to quickly get them back in the sand and keep them all in one place for now.

[@davidmcclellan9959]

wow mike love David

[@lindabenedetti1369]

Is each propagated stem a plant or do you plant all together to make 1 plant

[@MikeKincaid79]

They are each a plant that will grow on separately.

[@lindabenedetti1369]

Mike Kincaid thank you so much! I really enjoy your informational videos. I’m really learning a lot. I have already propagated over 50 petunias. Love them I have paid for your educational video but haven’t watched it yet Thanks again

[@alicespaulding6391]

Hello I was wondering if I could try to root the burning bush from a branch in soil if I have no sand? Thanks

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, you can try soil but you may have better luck with hardwood cuttings.

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

Hmmm You have inspired another invention idea. I will have to see how tests go!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Awesome, I love to inspire and would love to hear about the invention!

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

@@MikeKincaid79 It may be a while, I am saving for the coaching course I want to take to help me through the process.... and the attorney fees!

[@ermafoley9531]

What kind of sand did you plant them in or can I just use beach sand from our beach on Lake Ontario in Olcott NY

[@MikeKincaid79]

Just regular sand. You can use beach sand, just rinse it first.

[@uguana11]

I'm sorry if I missed this, but how are you storing it during the dormant months, and is it necessary to water the cuttings during that time?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Here's a whole playlist of my videos about overwintering: kzbin.info/aero/PLpmpssr45yfMtl3yav-vy1qGsTDdTVWSl

[@vincesammut4888]

Would rose cuttings propogate in sand with a high PH, such as limestone sand? If yes, would it work better if mixed with compost and / or perlite?

[@MikeKincaid79]

You could root in the sand and water with distilled water. That would drive the ph down.

[@rdg515]

How do you transplant from sand to soil? Do you try to get all the sand off the roots or keep the roots in the sand and try not to disturb them?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Wait until late winter while they're dormant. Pull the cuttings out and shake the sand off. Re-plant in potting soil.

[@rondrake2674]

Guess you would view in fall and note it to ask in spring?

[@DadMakesThings]

Mike, love the videos, learned so much! Thanks. In this video you put some type of fabric in the bottom of the pot before the sand. Can you tell me what the fabric is?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Hey Craig, it's just weed barrier fabric. I just put it there to keep the sand from pouring out the bottom of the pot.

[@DadMakesThings]

@@MikeKincaid79 Thanks 🙏 Mike.

[@sarahflynn5490]

What brand and type of rooting powder do you use for the burning bush? I noticed that there are different levels of strength.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Any rooting hormone will work with this plant.

[@TGG4]

What climate zone are the plants overwintering in? How would you recommend overwintering in Wisconsin?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'm in zone 8b, which is a great deal warmer than your area. I have a playlist about overwintering plants, if you're interested: kzbin.info/aero/PLpmpssr45yfMtl3yav-vy1qGsTDdTVWSl

[@TGG4]

Thank you very much. Love your videos!

[@Saritabanana]

Do you repot each cutting individually or 2 or 3 in one pot in the winter?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I repot individually in the late winter just before they break dormancy.

[@unclegranny4257]

Ha too funny. I took a picture in 2016 of the most beautiful azalea I ever saw. This morning I set out to find it using the photo and locator on my iPhone... I found it nearly dead but about 5 new growth shoots. I put those in my hoop house and hoping for the best! Thanks for the vid dude!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Good luck with them. This is the perfect time for evergreen azalea cuttings.

[@janette1694]

Hi what time of year can I propagate Royal purple bush ? Thanks for any help it's just turning green leaves just now

[@MikeKincaid79]

Take cuttings mid summer after the new wood has started hardening off a little. About the same time as English Laurel.

[@thecatandthelizard4252]

Hey Mike, I'm just wondering if this method would be a good idea for my euonymus? It's an evergreen and I' not quite sure when to take the cuttings and what method to use? Would you recommend trying it the way you just showed in the video? thanks a lot!

[@MikeKincaid79]

I would take those cuttings in the mid to late summer as semi-hardwood cuttings. As the weather cools, it can be helpful to have bottom heat turned on. Leave them in a frame outdoors on bottom heat all through the winter.

[@thecatandthelizard4252]

@@MikeKincaid79 so similar to what you did with your hydrangeas? thanks for the super quick reply

[@MikeKincaid79]

More like what you'd do for rhododendrons. Hydrangeas are actually much easier and reliably propagated as softwood cuttings in the early summer. I just happened to get to those hydrangea cuttings in the late summer and so that's when I did that video.

[@jephninety5434]

Informative and entertaining as always! I look forward to every episode. BTW, I've tried rooting roses every way I can. I'm still at 98% failure. One rose rooted from a cutting I just stuck in the ground, then covered with a small plastic water bottle (cap removed). I think it got warm enough for the cutting. One rose I DID root, from a bouquet, had all the buds in the leaf axils removed, so though I got roots, and the stem stayed alive for almost two years, there was never any new growth. I thought maybe I'd get something from a roots, the way my under stock threw up growth after I shovel pruned a rose I didn't like. I want to try to root some cut flower roses. I'm in San Francisco, an I think it's just too cool here. Have you ever used a heat mat to root cuttings?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yep, and I have several videos about using bottom heat for cuttings.

[@MrTheomighty1]

I’m taking some cuttings today off my dads burning bush, it’s the 4th of July .. can I ask what is the sand rooting mixture you used

[@MikeKincaid79]

Here's a video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqTVgYJnobRmhKs

[@MrTheomighty1]

@@MikeKincaid79 awesome thanks, I’ve used sharp sand to put my cuttings in, 21 in total but the uk weather right now is raining that hard we’ve got 3ft Wide rivers so I hope they won’t get to sodden, I’ll keep you posted

[@rondrake2674]

I have 1.8 acres of land and dying to do this. after you let the cuttins winter and transfer to a pot...when do you actually put them in ground? How long before i start seeing a "bush".

[@MikeKincaid79]

I think you might be interested in the videos on my website. I go into great detail about everything I do and answer all your questions there. For a nominal 1 time fee, you get access to 6 hours of video. There's a link in the description of every video. By the way, you're starting out like I did, a lot of land and a desire to landscape it for next to nothing.

[@NoName-rx9lo]

3:33 Why did you cut the leaf edges?

[@MikeKincaid79]

To cut down on moisture loss in the cutting.

[@TsunboRecords]

Well done! :D Love your vids!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoy them!

[@noel888]

Mike, Anthony here, can you tell me when you took those cuttings...season and what part of the shrub you cut them from?

[@MikeKincaid79]

They were the tip cuttings of the shrub, the first 6 inches or so of the new growth. I took them in summer, the dates are in the video.

[@charbella]

Help, a beautiful maple tree in my neighborhood just got cut down. To the ground! All I have is a twig that was starting to get leaf buds. Can I save this and propagate it in late January? It's about 6 inches long. Looks healthy. I'm so upset that they killed that beautiful tree and I would love to root it and plant it in a pot. Not allowed to plant trees in the ground where I live. Your help is much appreciated!

[@MikeKincaid79]

I can't make any promises and maples are tough to root from cuttings but your best bet is to keep it outdoors in the cold and put it in a pot on bottom heat.

[@charbella]

@@MikeKincaid79 thank you!

[@elmormonteiro5780]

Hi. Can you plant them directly on the ground after rooting? Or do transfer then into individual pots? What soil do you use if transferring to pots, thanks.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Any potting soil will work. You can plant them directly in soil if you do it in the early spring so that the cutting has all summer to grow roots and get established in the soil.

[@elmormonteiro5780]

@@MikeKincaid79 I think I will plant it directly to the ground. Can I plant it although the last frost here in Michigan is May 10? Thanks. You are so reliable.

[@klattin1501]

Congrats on having such rooting success with all the dogwood cuttings. If you were to plant them next spring, do you plant them individually or as a clump? If you plant individually, is it better to put in individual cups or is this why you use sand, so its easy to separate to plant? You inspire me to try. I've got lavendar rooting right now thanks to you

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, they're easier to separate in the winter when grown in sand. Next spring I'll pot them up into individual pots and grow on for a couple years. Then I'll plant them out in my landscape.

[@michelelara5982]

So exciting so those cuttings doing well. I'm propagating my panivulata hydrangeas. I plan to make foundation hedges around my house. I have firelight and limelight varieties. Its just too expensive to buy a whole hedge of those. Hoping it goes well for me. I did 9 of each, so a total of 18. 🤞

[@MikeKincaid79]

Awesome! You've got the right idea. Yes, it's just too expensive to buy them all individually and if you have the patience, you can save a lot of money and have fun doing it. Good for you, Michelle!

[@theoverworkedgardener5648]

Very cool video. Doesn't sound like crazy I got rosemary from some lady that told me to take cuttings from it. And mulberry trees from cuttings from people's trees.

[@MikeKincaid79]

When you see the best plants, you've got to jump on them. (figuratively)

[@markwalker9107]

@@MikeKincaid79 aim for the bushes.... Lol

[@JWHealing]

So can you just plant those rooted cuttings in the ground somewhere in late August?

[@MikeKincaid79]

You can.

[@JWHealing]

@@MikeKincaid79 OK thanks!

[@MarcdeRuyter]

Mike, great work! How do you re-apply rooting hormone? (you said at the end ot vid)

[@MikeKincaid79]

I said they'll put a little more root growth on through the rest of the summer. I don't reapply rooting hormone after they've rooted.

[@yoopermann7942]

MIKE you been looking over the fence at how i do cuttings again? you didnt do a big enough tray/ pot, i would have done at least 50 so i had some extra just incase some one wanted a cutting off my MOTHER plant yup sands a good rooting medium to do cuttings in, thanks for the extra boost of energy and excitement this morning, cant wait to see how red they are

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'll have to film the brilliant red in the fall!

[@yoopermann7942]

@@MikeKincaid79 i used to have a bonsai burning bush someone offered me a good price for it and i let it go,, now i wish i would have kept it it was almost the same red as the maples turn but not the same, cant wait to see the fall color show

[@StaraGard]

Howdi - why the plastic at the bottom of the pot? I seen your lavender clip - gonna do the same thanks. Plastic for lavender cuttings, nasturtium seeds, sprout seeds and some healing flower seeds too? :)

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's not plastic, just a weed fabric. I put it there to keep the sand from pouring out the holes in the bottom of the pot.

[@mariadi1069]

Are we talking about just a normal sand, like in building/construction?

[@rynophiliac]

Coarse sand (the kind with little pebbles in it) is better because it drains well, you can buy it in 100 lb bags from home depot. Fine sand holds too much water and will drown your roots. The problem I have had even with coarse sand is during transplanting the newly rooted cuttings from the sand into a potting soil mix. You will have some cuttings die during the transplanting process. 50/50 mix of peatmoss and perlite is better IMO.

[@MikeKincaid79]

That's a good reason to not transplant them until they are dormant in the late winter.

[@mariadi1069]

Thank you for make it clear for me, God bless you

[@Krnhim]

Wow! That's really exciting! I have two burning bushes and tried to root some cuttings a couple of years ago. I didn't have any success but I will try again next spring using this method!

[@MikeKincaid79]

I know it will work well for you!

[@VAarborist]

What ratio of sand did you use in your rooting medium? Is the other part peat moss?

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's just pure sand

[@VAarborist]

@@MikeKincaid79 I've never seen dark sand like that. I just assumed you had mixed it with some peat moss.... will play sand from Lowe's work?

[@rozberry8867]

@@VAarborist Play sand works for me.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, play sand works well. I've used it in the past. Pretty much any sand will work because it drains so well. Just don't use really fine sand like you would use for a pool filter or salt water aquarium.

[@barbaracarreon9758]

Wow You are so enthusiasm! Your plants knows. 🤗 I did the same! I find the perfect awesome bush burning and asked if I can collecting seeds lol Love collecting seeds. I like your way cuttings and propagates is so easy and faster. Mike its been long time! Hows all yours Giant Green Arbovitae Thuja? I like it! Update please. 🌼

[@MikeKincaid79]

They are doing well. I want to do an update but just haven't gotten around to it.

[@benvangorp7295]

So once you have cuttings in sand and covered do you mist them? If so how often?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Not if you have a humidity dome over the cuttings.

[@benvangorp7295]

Awesome great to know I’m always worried they will dry out. If I have a gallon jug over it and it is not tight around the edges does that matter? You are the best I love your channel and tell everyone about it!

[@MikeKincaid79]

It doesn’t need to be air tight. I actually prefer a very small amount of air exchange.

[@benvangorp7295]

@@MikeKincaid79 You are the best thank you so much!!

[@jimsgardenproject3507]

Mike your killing me. I’m bursting at the seems here. No more room but now I need to go propagate something. May need to go clip my neighbors Rhododendron for a few cuttings. Just picked up sand too.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Haha, glad you're having fun. You can purge through the winter and make room for spring, lol.

[@samuelcooley6406]

Hi Mike, Sam from Glasgow, Scotland . I love your roses cutting setup, I’ve got a rose 🌹 that’s my favourite, it’s called Olivia rose from David Austin, is it to early to try cuttings from it. Sam Ps brilliant show keep it coming 👍

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's getting late in the season for rose cuttings. You can take them now or as hardwood cuttings in the winter but it will take much longer for them to root. The best time is in early summer. Glad you enjoy the show!

[@chipspringall3839]

What is that you are laying down in the bottom of the pots?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Weed fabric

[@MegnRoz]

Just plain old sandbox sand?? Or do you mix it with soil?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Just plain old sandbox sand.

[@Plantloverliana]

What kind of sand do you use? This is interesting.👍😊

[@MikeKincaid79]

You can use any sand. This sand came out of a sandbag that I used to add weight in the back of my truck.

[@Plantloverliana]

Mike Kincaid That’s awesome! Wow you have so much luck. I have tried to do a bunch of cuttings. I only got 2 growing. Lol Mike , i would love to know how to do clematis cuttings if you would be able to tell us about that..Thank you so much.😊