Cuttings from citrus trees should be cut slanted at the bottom and straight across at the top end. Cutting them slanted at the bottom end helps to not confuse the top from the bottom.

Cold is more of a factor on the north shore, so hardier citrus like kumquats, satsumas and oranges are more recommended. But people in the Covington area also grow grapefruit and lemon trees.

Keep the cuttings moist through frequent misting. Rooting normally begins in about six to eight weeks. When a root ball the size of a quarter forms, the new azaleas can be transplanted to ...

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I have an 8-foot-tall citrus tree with orange, grapefruit and lemon grafted onto it. I need to move it to my backyard, so that I can get some of the fruit that is disappearing. Is it safe to move ...

A cutting from a mature tree bypasses this “juvenility” period and usually will fruit sooner. However, the cutting will also have to develop enough root system and canopy to support fruit, but ...

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The Potting Mix Method: If you want to root your money tree cutting in potting mix, fill a small pot with a seed-starting mix. Make a small hole in the mix with your finger or a pencil tip.

The Potting Mix Method: If you want to root your money tree cutting in potting mix, fill a small pot with a seed-starting mix. Make a small hole in the mix with your finger or a pencil tip.