A Simple Method to Root Plants from Cuttings | Propagating Softwood Viburnum Cuttings

Let's take a look at a simple method to root plants from cuttings. I came across one of my favorite plants last spring and had to get some softwood cuttings. The plant is doublefile viburnum. This is a beautiful landscape plant with layers of white flowers in spring, orange / red leaf colors in fall, and berries through the winter.
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[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

It excellent that you do a hands-on demo across months. That's rare.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I enjoy doing it and it quells all the resistance from the naysayers because the results are right there in front of their eyes, lol.

[@ltuerk]

I agree and much appreciate the results! It shows great organizational skills. Planning ahead is a gift that can be learned from propagating and gardening- and shows in these your videos sharing a long process.

[@DJDOUBLE077]

Thanks Mike...I've been wanting coronas for so long. Great channel.

[@sallyeblen7032]

Thank you ,I learned so much thanks for answering peoples questions because it helps dummies like me. About 30 yrs ago ,my mom broke off a piece of her rose bush,brought it to my house dipped it in rooting powder and put it in the ground put a clean glass mayonnaise jar over it and I got a rose from it. :)

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[@sylviemiles5439]

There’s no dummies in horticulture Sally , just newbies to gardening , so when you do a lot of propagation you will be very good at it too , I’m sure you can do this too it’s just practise and time and hits and misses . 😁😘

[@phall777]

How exciting. How BLESSED!

[@JimWilliams]

Nice to see a video planned out knowing it takes time for plants to grow.

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I love those follow up videos, thanks a lot for your time and effort in producing these sort of videos!

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[@drohnenfabrik]

I agree, these videos are a service to humanity!

[@estherch8394]

Thanks for mentioning that you are in Lacey Washington. Your planting will work for my area in Seattle. Thanks for making planting videos.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yep, you can grow anything I can!

[@lynnehopwood834]

Great job and can’t wait to see the growth!! I tried fire bush and yay it’s all growing !!

[@ashmckee]

These videos are so satisfying and motivating!! Ty!

[@MikeKincaid79]

You're so welcome!

[@robertdurkin7596]

That wonderful video, we love that, Good care of beautiful plants in, grow more and more and success and happy gardener !😁👋🌿🌺

[@kieroneyles1026]

Thanks a million for prompt reply, I've been using sandy compost, but now I will convert to sand, all the best from kieron

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's a great medium. You can't go wrong with sand and that's where I started years ago.

[@donnaikin7397]

Good evening from Australia 🇦🇺 I love watching your videos. I think there great. I have learnt so much around propagating different types of plants. Another great video. Thanks Mike for sharing your knowledge.

[@MikeKincaid79]

You're so welcome Donna! Thanks for watching and enjoy your fall colors.

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[@chompers11]

holy smokes dude, solid video and results. thanks a ton!!

[@MikeKincaid79]

No problem, glad you enjoyed it.

[@terrychrist1383]

I'm going to try starting new plants in sand. Just beautiful 😻. I don't doubt that I can restart house plants cuttings like that in sand. Thank you so much ❤️ God bless you and your family and Henry ☺️☺️ 🙏🤗❤️🐓

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[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

Great simple method! thanks a lot

[@MikeKincaid79]

You're welcome Ana!

[@ethelmacrory7826]

I'm from Ireland love your videos so simple clear and to the point.Happy subscriber.Keeo up the good work.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks Ethel, I appreciate your support! Glad you enjoy the videos.

[@teresahuynh83]

Thank you, Mike…I will follow your instruction to propagate my Camellia flower again since it didn’t survive through the winter.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Those can be propagated like rhododendron as semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. Bottom heat I’s helpful.

[@teresahuynh83]

Greatly appreciate your planting tips👍🍏🍊🍓🤗

[@sadiyaskitchen999]

I love your videos thanks for sharing dear❤️❤️

[@cvps1980]

I'm often amazed at how many people don't know just what plants can do how they can spread propagate them it's so easy they look at me like I'm some sort of magician when I do it

[@MikeKincaid79]

Let them keep wondering!

[@soulgirlktf]

Fantastic ! I love this video it is cuttings heaven haha and what a stunner it will be too - they are so pretty in bloom and you had them all root yay, happy days 🌼

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidaleshire4292]

This is awesome to watch. I’m hoping to try some softwood cuttings from a Burkwood viburnum this June. They smell so good when they flower.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Good luck and have fun with it David

[@michaelgregory8636]

Hey there!! I've been meaning to write you. Our weather here (Minnesota) is undependable, so I moved the clear plastic bin indoors close to grow lights, I have tried many cuttings using your methods. Latest is Audrey Ficus (like a light green rubber plant). It grew too big, so I took cuttings, let the white sap drain, cut cutting to one leaf and cut leaf in 1/2 and dipped stem on rooting hormone. I used plastic glasses with seed starting mix and put into the "greenhouse bin". They are thriving, but I have not checked for roots yet. You are the GREATEST.

[@MikeKincaid79]

So awesome to hear of your success, Michael. Sounds like you’re figuring out what works for your plants. Let them go until you know you have solid roots.

[@camicri4263]

Those will be beautiful in the landscape Mike! Can't wait to see them fully grown! Good to see you Mike, always! Finally Henry was on the roll🤣🤣🤣 and you cut him off with music. Hugs to you and the girls!🤗💜🤗

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[@MikeKincaid79]

If I don’t shut him up, nothing will 😂. He’s much nicer than Johnny though.

[@camicri4263]

Lol! He Is! He is a talkative fellow!🤣🤣🤣

[@susannahlewis8464]

I have been dying to get a Mohawk Viburnum, and I finally got my hands on two of them. Can't wait to put them in the ground

[@MikeKincaid79]

Sweet!

[@australiagreg3179]

Bravo, excellent vidio.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks Greg

[@davidsprague6385]

As always, enjoy the video presentation, the information you provided are top notch. I just need to get myself back out, and into the garden. Hearing the rooster (Henry) reminds me of our first encounter with chickens. Mater of fact, his name was also Henry. We found him up north in the cemetery. Did not know he was a boy. Turned out to be a big and beautiful Americana, trophy winning colors. Very easy to manage and was always personable and never a pest. Then the neighbors got involved, sent him up out in the country at a big old farm. With a bunch of hens. Now we only have hens. Looking forward to the growing season. Thanks.

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[@MikeKincaid79]

We use to have a really mean and aggressive rooster. Couldn’t even go in the coop. Henry is a much nicer rooster and we plan for him to be here many years.

[@kimsherlock8969]

This is interesting enjoying and informative 👍 Science enjoyed.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad you enjoyed it Kim

[@michaelhornyak7506]

Hey Mike, Been trying all kinds of tricks seems spring is here everything wants to root and grow. Had petunia grief all winter. It's SPRING and Every thing is growing like weeds. You inspire me just to try. My tree is Turing green it's some kind of decorative one. Was there when I bought the condo. I'm going to try sand now.

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[@ralphblack1206]

Grows like bamboo here in the southeast. Always putting on a show. The birds love the berry's in the spring they start off with pink leaves on the new growth then to green. Best show is the fall colors of the leaves that actually never go full dominate.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Sounds beautiful. Can’t wait to have these growing here.

[@ryantheentrepreneur4040]

Nice work

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[@wendyevans2905]

Now this video was super helpful. My eyes and ears were bleeding going through everyone else's videos.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, Wendy! I try to make them entertaining and show you the before and after all in one video. Have fun in the garden!

[@Tina06019]

Hi Mike. Long time, no see. I am back to working long hours at the hospital and haven’t taken on any big new gardening projects. Nor have I watched your videos for a long time, but I was happy to watch another Mike Kincaid propagation video this morning. Our ground is still mostly frozen, only the crocuses are blooming, and all I have gotten done so far is to clear mulch and debris off of my tulip and daffodil beds. Have a good spring!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks Tina! I totally understand the long hours at the hospital, I'll be back at it today myself.

[@johnman559]

No Henry noise🐔

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[@marybeth2791]

What is the best soil/sand to start them in then a good fertilizer to use. Such an awesome video. Thanks for sharing with us

[@theoverworkedgardener5648]

Awesome video Mike watch out for the dibbler police.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I’ve got an eye out for them, lol.

[@davidbrogan606]

I hope you have a big space to put those. Good job.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Almost 10 acres. Thanks!

[@charleseden5246]

Tha ks for videos...I just subbed and been trying to get started with your help. I live in Georgia. If I put Japanese maple cuttings in June and ten can or should I move the pot into our sunroom? And then plant in spring? Thanks!!

[@Pixieworksstudio]

Hi Mike, hope you are good. I bought an orchard a couple months back and I'd like to take cuttings from the sloe trees there. Should I leave it until winter and take hard wood cuttings? Or can Intake cuttings now in June in the UK? Thank you.

[@drohnenfabrik]

Thank you! I have sand and empty plastic bottles laying around. Time to snip snip!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Have fun!

[@Unseen883]

Wow

[@glendapeters8899]

Curious as to what kind of fertilizer you used when you potted the cuttings up. I really enjoy your plant propagation videos!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks Glenda! I use a commercial brand by the Apex company called cool weather special. I have a video about it from a few years ago.

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Mike, I'm looking forward to seeing how those shrubs look in a month or two. Thanks for showing us that sand (as a propagating medium) can be reused over and over again to propagate new plants. I'm curious if I can take cuttings of my Little Devil Ninebark' now and get them to root? The shrubs are too large for me to move, they've been in the ground for at least 15 years, and I want to change the layout of my garden. Also, it's much easier to cut them off at the ground when they're dormant here in zone 5a. ~Margie

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, you can take hardwood cuttings of it now and again in the early summer as softwood. Good luck getting your landscape moved around.

[@greenthumbelina7331]

@@MikeKincaid79 Thanks, Mike, I may have to bribe my grandkids to give me a helping hand when it comes time to move those shrubs. Two years ago, right after I moved one of them z9by myself) our weather turned extremely hot and stayed that way so that shrub didn't survive the move... that and my soil is heavy clay which makes watering kind of tricky. Smaller shrub starts will make the job so much easier.

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[@1cleandude]

So is that Burning Bush? Great video as always Mike thanks 🙏

[@MikeKincaid79]

These are Doublefile Viburnum

[@baldyeti]

Daggum, that was a lot of fun! Awesome little root balls. Was that 100% take (so far)? I sure do appreciate you for sharing, brother. Thank you, Mike.

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[@MikeKincaid79]

I think a few didn’t make it but definitely good results overall.

[@stevieb6173]

what kind of sand also do you use ?

[@glmsas1]

Hey Mike thanks for putting these videos together for us. so in some of my softwood cuttings where the new green growth had shot up a 8-10in stem before the leaves/nodes appear to start. but i've noticed on some of my Holly variety there are some tiny little what look like leaves that shoot out before that 10in. would these be considered nodes? it seams most of the plants i'm taking cutting from have this same kind of structure where this years growth shoots way up before the leave appear. then you stuck with a short cutting. thanks

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'm not 100% sure of what you're mentioning but you want to wait until you have leaves and the wood has started firming up.

[@cynderelli2]

Can you answer a question ? I had my trimmings in refrigerator and put them in the cups the trimmings are buying out with no roots .what do I need to do?

[@67zeki1992]

Thank you for the video. Do you only use bark for potting the cuttings and which kind of fertilizers do you use?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I use bark and a slow release fertilizer from the Apex brand.

[@cvps1980]

Oh my God I've been putting cuttings clippings whatever I can get in Ziploc bags for the longest time it's the best way to keep plants until you're ready to get implanted sometimes they even root in the bag if you give them a little paper towel So easy to make sure you leave open a little that way they get some fresh air every now and then but it's like a little miniature greenhouse for them. I've even actually left a variety of plants in a giant ziplog's face bag in the house over winter as they were tropicals and they started growing come spring even though it was moldy in the bag gross looking every now and then I would change the water out but it stunk those plants came back and they grew it's crazy but they like the bags

[@MikeKincaid79]

That humid environment is perfect for tropicals.

[@georgezama]

Hi Mike, if you don't mind me asking, what are your thoughts about propagating plants in water, I'm totally new @ this gardening stuff, any comments would be highly appreciate it. Thank you very much for uploading your videos, your work is great!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks so much! Water propagation works for some plants but not all. To make a list here wouldn't be practical but with a little research, trial, and error, you'll find them. The only struggle people seem to have with water propagation is transplanting into soil. A lot of people lose cuttings in this process. Here's a video I did that can help remedy that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqu9q6lpetl5aNk

[@philisbramlett6890]

I really enjoyed this Video . Your a good teacher ; giving the the big. " maybes is a true gardners 🕯. See directive request below . I can't seem to find a video I once came upon ....

[@SarahSmith-nr2wj]

So inspired by your content Mike ❤ what kind of sand would you recommend? I'm in the UK, and can't get the pine bark and would like to try sand, do u use horticultural sand? Do you think that's necessary? Or will regular sand do? I understand there can be an issue for some plants with some sand due to the pH. and that's why horticultural sand is necessary? But is it necessary? It's much more expensive than regular sand Would be interested to know your thoughts?

[@sharondvorak6914]

Hey Mike, nice to meet you. Could you tell me what sand I need, and if I can root some boxwood cuttings now, in April?

[@MikeKincaid79]

You might be able to root them now with bottom heat. I have a video about the sand here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqTVgYJnobRmhKs

[@adriensalas9613]

What fertilize did you use Mike?and can i use it in my baby passion fruit plants? Thanks.

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[@rhw7879]

Mike, what fertilizer do you use for your cuttings? And do you use the same fertilizer for figs too?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I use Apex, Cool Weather Special for my rhododendrons. For my figs I've been using a bag of Osmocote that I've had laying around.

[@damcjr]

Super! By the way, how are those blueberries? This year I purchased blueberry seeds and told myself, “Again. Keep trying.” Last two years I’ve had seeds sprout but I couldn’t keep them alive until I found out their soil needs acidic measures. Well, I’ve planted those seed in February, now in April, nothing shown up until I remembered to test the soil. Neutral 7. Not good, I became concerned since those seeds were in the soil for almost two months and could fall to water rot. So, I decided to pour some pure distilled vinegar into a quart with about two caps of distilled vinegar. After I poured the vinegar it took two days for those seeds to instantly sprout. Wow! Just distilled vinegar and water?! Unbelievable…. Now, I’ll keep them under a lime tree with vines underbrush to keep them going. As soon as they get 6 inches tall, I’ll separate all of them into containers. It’s fantastic to see them growing and I’m happy to find out exactly what it takes to grow blueberry seeds. So how are your blues, Mike?

[@MikeKincaid79]

The Toro blueberries that I rooted are doing well. There are 2 of them in 1 gallon pots from that project. I'll plant them out in the orchard this year.

[@rphjacobs9197]

Hi Mike! Love the video. I have a rhododendron question. I have watched all your old rhododendron videos and want to start planting some in my landscape. However, I am overwhelmed with all of the varieties. Can you make a suggestion on a good rhododendron that will grow in zone six and grows to about 4 to 5 feet tall? I would prefer a peach color if there is one out there that meets that description

[@MikeKincaid79]

Was that you that asked on Instagram? I was looking that up and found a variety that I wasn't aware of called Marylou. That might be a good one for your area. Percy Wiseman is another, although not as peachy, it is a strikingly beautiful variety when grown well.

[@rphjacobs9197]

@@MikeKincaid79 thanks Mike!!

[@zacharyhudson7761]

So what cuttings rooted better, the harder wood or softer wood? Thank you!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Softwood roots faster but hardwood cuttings aren’t as finicky. Of course with this plant they all seem to root well without trouble.

[@kieroneyles1026]

Do you recommend sand for most cuttings, hard and semi hard wood etc, many thanks kieron in uk

[@MikeKincaid79]

Sand is a great material because it drains well and is inert so yes, use it for all types of cuttings.

[@philisbramlett6890]

How to prpagate broken P.W. Double Blooming Lilac Bush Stems Aug. 21, 2022 Zone 5 Midwest Illinois . A Storm came through and hit my 1 year old in ground plant bush . I trimmed it back to save what I could . I must propagate this bush . I immediately put them in cool water and change it daily . I bought the seed starting potting soil . I only have 1 large translucent storage container and large plastic cups which I'll put tiny drain holes along the bottom of each . I have Garden Safe's Root Take Root - Root Hormone . This is the best I could do . Please note the date . Now tell me : What to do . Where to put them . It' starting to be hot in the day . Cooler nighys . Keep them where indoors / outdoors ? . Temps to toot ? Where do I put them ? How do I care for them ? Where in winter? Can I put them in the ground after it is free of the freeze line in May ? I have no green house . Just a tiny home . No basement . Any help would be so appreciated for my 1 year old Cottage Garden of Little Quick fire Hydrangeas & Lilac End caps thus far 🏡

[@Josef_R]

I'm in zone 8 and stuck some figs on Feb 28, one of them is actively growing, so it MAY have taken (I'm not gonna tug on it). Should I just leave them on the north side til fall and plant them then (if they are still living)? Or should I move the pot into the sun at some point?

[@MikeKincaid79]

If it’s got roots then you can acclimate it to more sun now or even plant it this dpring

[@marlenepisani9887]

what did you use to pot them up after the sand ,, it looked like fine bark mulch

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, that's it. Here's one of the many videos I've made about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIKwaoJ7Zqxli8k

[@PHILCHUDS]

You tried Weigelas Mike ?

[@squange20]

Great video. I never imagined that cuttings can be started in sand. Is seasand ok to use? Also, your potting mix looks lovely and light unlike some of the shop ones that are dense. Would you know what is in it? Doesn’t have to be accurate. Thanks.

[@MikeKincaid79]

You can use sand from a beach, just rinse it first. My potting soil is finely ground fir tree bark.

[@squange20]

@@MikeKincaid79 Thanks for the reply Mike. We have Japanese cedar trees on our border, so could mulch the fallen branches and needles I guess, but I’m reading very conflicting info about their value and toxicity. Thanks again. Your videos are very useful.

[@cheriallen6522]

What did yu fertilize w/ after the Osmecote ?

[@MikeKincaid79]

The fine granules are Casaron, a pre-emergent to prevent weed seeds.

[@8cupsCoffee]

I rooted a semi hardwood cutting last fall and one survived out of 6. Going to try a softwood cutting this time- do I need to wait for them to leaf out? Arrowwood viburnum

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, softwood cuttings are taken from new growth.

[@RCCRAYZ]

Hahahahha dibbler and rooting hormone police! 😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅🤣😂😅 back off people, Mikes got more bodyguards then complainer’s! You do you Mike! Keep these videos coming, we enjoy them and thank you for your time!

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[@dcogray]

Hey mike sorry for question bombing your videos 😂 did you take the bottle off at all to water inside or just around the edges? I’m in Phoenix az so just concerned about it drying out too quickly here inside

[@MikeKincaid79]

In Phoenix, you may need to water inside the bottle, and more frequently. Definitely make sure the sun never touches the bottle.

[@dcogray]

@@MikeKincaid79 appreciate it brotha! Your videos are amazing! Seriously such great quality! Mind if I ask what kind of camera you use?

[@John.Doe-OG]

Mike, can you do a video on roooting a Lilac, please? I've been trying to 2 seasons now and they start to root, then die. Should I wait now until they start to get leaves adn then start rooting or what...... Thanks, MIke

[@MikeKincaid79]

They can be rooted as softwood cuttings and probably hardwood but the most sure method is root cuttings. I need to do a video about that one.

[@kennethkirschbaum1906]

What fertilizer did you use on the propagating Veburnum? Did you call the variety double file? Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge 😊.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I use a commercial slow release fertilizer that is for acid loving plants like rhododendrons and azaleas. You can use any slow release fertilizer, like Osmocote.

[@kennethkirschbaum1906]

Thanks again, Mike.

[@chernandez1962]

What was the second (fine grain) fertilizer you added?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Casaron. It's a pre-emergent to prevent weed seeds from germinating. Best kept secret!

[@8cupsCoffee]

If coffee stopped being made in cans, where would we store our fertilizer? Thanks for a great video took a year to make!

[@briansplantlife]

Costco mixed nuts containers! 😁

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[@MikeKincaid79]

Haha, very good question.

[@elizabethkimble6672]

I tried to propagate green giant aborvitae. I had them in a tub with a lid and they all molded. They were covered for 5 weeks in my house. Should I have left the lid cracked? Hope you see this. THANKS, Liz

[@MikeKincaid79]

Green giants are best propagated as hardwood cuttings right about this time of year before they new growth starts. Don't cover them at all and leave them outside.

[@stevieb6173]

love your enthusiasm ,I'm in the uk and love your channel, what viburnum is it called again , I'm trying to find one ??

[@orchidgarden3124]

Doublefile

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[@cathymurray8119]

I took cuttings from my lilac bush and they are growling in potting soil. Didn't know about the sand. Should I leave them in til next year before I plant in the ground or move them in to pots? Immediately or afyer a year?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'd do just as I did in this video and then plant them in your garden the following year, after they've got a good root system.

[@cherylynnradziunas8539]

When potting up rooted cuttings, can I just use shredded bark mulch.? Then just add fertilizer to it? I have been trying to root a weeping cypress for the last 4 months. It still looks green and healthy. Not sure how long to leave it in a humidity dome. Any tips?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Once they’re rooted, start acclimating them to less humidity. This will also speed up rooting. Sure, you can use shredded mulch and apply fertilizer as long as the mulch is finely ground.

[@cherylynnradziunas8539]

@@MikeKincaid79 thanks so much for your advice. Really love your videos

[@elvinebovine1297]

Dude sounds like Tom Cruise... I can't stop picturing his face when he talks😅

[@melvinosborne5691]

how are these different from japanese snowball viburnum leaves look the same??

[@MikeKincaid79]

Very similar plants but with very different flowers. Look them up in google images and you’ll see a clear difference. Both are beautiful plants.

[@deegee199]

Hey Mike , You said you really like your pruners. What kind are they? I desperately need new ones and prices are all over the place. Looking for suggestions.

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[@MikeKincaid79]

My pruners are the Corona brand. I love the strength and weight of them. They are very well balanced. Not the most comfortable pruners and you can pay more but I wouldn’t trade them for anything.

[@cameronk544]

What kind of fertilizer did you put on them?

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[@kieroneyles1026]

Would you advise me to use sand for conifer cuttings as well, all the best from kieron

[@MikeKincaid79]

You could use sand for them

[@kieroneyles1026]

Thanks a million for your very useful information my friend, keep the magic coming, all the best from kieron

[@sndygskylr]

What was the fertilizer you sprinkled on at the end? ❤

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's a commercial slow release fertilizer from the Apex company, called cool weather special. Here's a video I made about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGalg42te6qYa5I

[@contentsweetpea]

How do you know which soil to use for each plant?

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's not an exact science. I use what I have on hand and sometimes change it up just to show that other materials will work. My best video on propagation medium is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m327eaxqdplgrs0

[@doreenlaufer60]

What tine released fertilizer did you use?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Here's an older video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGalg42te6qYa5I

[@doreenlaufer60]

@@MikeKincaid79 thank you so very much! I learn soo much from you!

[@anthonyjackson3977]

How long does it take hardwood cuttings to root?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Depends on the plant but these start getting roots within about 6 weeks, give or take. They are still fragile at that point so I let them stay in place until the following spring.

[@johnnabigley1919]

What kind of fertilizer did you put on them? Looked like you used two kinds.

[@MikeKincaid79]

One was fertilizer, the other was a pre-emergent.

[@johnnabigley1919]

@@MikeKincaid79 Thanks! Appreciate it. Love your videos!

[@636tets]

can you just use ordinary compost for using soft wood cuttings ?

[@MikeKincaid79]

No, it's got too much bacteria and fungus in it. I would try to find a good draining and inert material. Here's a video about my criteria: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m327eaxqdplgrs0

[@636tets]

@@MikeKincaid79 what about using red builders sand for soft wood cuttings ?

[@cheriallen6522]

I wish I could find a Doublefire round me get cuttings

[@MikeKincaid79]

I’ll make them available when these get bigger.

[@cheriallen6522]

@@MikeKincaid79 aww but you've waited long time too !!

[@cheriallen6522]

Do you know which Variety your cuttings are from just curious ??

[@MikeKincaid79]

I don't know but wish I did. The beauty of it though is that I've seen it bloom year after year and it's one of the nicest ones I've ever seen so I know I'll have a clone of it now.

[@BjorkL]

The rooting hormone police, and the dibbler police are out today... 😂😂😂

[@MikeKincaid79]

lol

[@pokemonmagic.]

is it a good idea to give cuttings 100% humidity I found some information online saying it's good to if you can give that and if not how much humidity do you think cuttings need to root well or should be at I no you done tests and say that it still works without but at the temperature of 65°f what is about 15°c-16°c what's the humidity in your cutting area how high is it thank you

[@MikeKincaid79]

Dormant hardwood cuttings do not need humidity. Softwood cuttings need close to 100% humidity.

[@pokemonmagic.]

@@MikeKincaid79 oh thanks wow that's very interesting and helpful what about semi hardwood is that still about 100% humidity and so that's why the hardwood cuttings you did can still roots outside in the winter months not needing really checking on or things like that, that actually makes sense

[@eastcoastwatch672]

How do you propagate a flowering cherry 🍒 tree?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Air layer or graft

[@wandaraper5895]

When is the best time to take cuttings?

[@MikeKincaid79]

mid spring to early summer depending on the climate in your area.

[@motoxic1]

How about river sand?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, that will work

[@sarahwbs]

How long will you wait before you plant them?

[@user-wg9uf4yj9q]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHiVmJ6EhdSfjK8

[@MikeKincaid79]

Probably next spring.

[@sarahwbs]

@@MikeKincaid79 You are way more patient than I am 😂

[@thegonzalezs4953]

What is the best month to start taking soft cuttings and propagate

[@MikeKincaid79]

Think of it more in terms of the condition of the cutting material. I like to wait until the new growth is 6 inches or more and is developed enough that it doesn’t wilt as soon as I cut it. That’s usually around the beginning to middle of June in my area.

[@thegonzalezs4953]

@@MikeKincaid79 ok , thank you , I’ll do that , is have rooted hard wood cuttings in the late fall and winter , but never with soft cuttings , I would like to start a backyard nursery like that , hopefully my dream comes true 😊

[@MikeKincaid79]

Every morning when you wake up, keep choosing the same thing, and eventually you'll get there. That's the secret to success. Most people choose something different every morning when they wake up, so they never realize the big goals that take time. Keep choosing the same thing!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Also, Earl Nightingale defined success as, "The progressive realization of a worthy ideal." So, same idea, different words. The verdict is in. If you want to be successful, stick with 1 thing until you succeed.

[@thegonzalezs4953]

@@MikeKincaid79 thank you my friend, I will do that . Plants are my thing , I live by the plants as they say .

[@joyhamilton4248]

Please Show us the fir trees 🌲

[@MikeKincaid79]

Not much has changed as they haven't woken up yet but I'll do an update later in the summer.

[@jimharnden3973]

Why not put in hoop house right away? To much sun? I understand north side out of sun, but isn’t that what hoop house does? Just beginning and love your videos. Thanks

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks for the question Jim. My hoop house is covered with a white plastic that blocks roughly 50% of the sun and it still cooks cuttings that are in a sealed tote. The temperatures are about the same as the outside because I leave the ends open and roll up the sides but when I put a container inside with a covering it acts as an oven. The north side of a building is perfect because it allows a lot of overhead sky light but cool air and the container doesn't build up any heat. Enjoy the videos!

[@jimharnden3973]

@@MikeKincaid79 what about the video when you used the glass top covering the planter for softwood cuttings? Is that going to be to warm?

[@jimharnden3973]

Glass covered planter on north side might be ideal for me

[@johnjb3205]

But what do you use to fertilize ?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I use a commercial slow release fertilizer that’s formulated for acid loving landscape plants. It’s made by Apex and called cool weather special.

[@johnjb3205]

@@MikeKincaid79 Thanks Mike, My problem is my age and also very new to gardening etc, so acid soil etc is a new term to me. I'm in England UK so I suppose names of companies etc will be different. I seriously do miss my sweet Wife after 50 + years together and she was the keen gardener, so now I feel I should try to get her kind soul back into my `Jungle` 😘In fact I have two beautiful plants that have mysteriously appeared this year that I'm convinced they are a present from Her 🥰 as a motivation.

[@MikeKincaid79]

We’ll God bless you, John. I’m sorry for your loss. I think it’s really special that you can keep her alive in your garden. Any broad leaf evergreen fertilizer will work.

[@livschauclarke4442]

I love taking cuttings but don't have access to rooting hormone in Norway. What can I use instead?

[@user-wg9uf4yj9q]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHiVmJ6EhdSfjK8

[@MikeKincaid79]

These will root without hormone.

[@tracycrider7778]

If you have willow trees you can use a small limb snipped into water with it

[@JK-qz1sw]

why bark not soil?

[@MikeKincaid79]

You want a good draining and inert medium for rooting cuttings. Then transplant to soil

[@JK-qz1sw]

@@MikeKincaid79 got it, thank you

[@JK-qz1sw]

@@MikeKincaid79 got it, thanx. A coco peat (inert medium) will do? 😃