@@Backyardprojectguy i was wondering if you could help me troubleshoot! I had made my cuts from my azalea bushes and followed along here by potting them but they all did not do anything, my stems died, no hinkering of a root growing or anything. I’m thinking maybe i cut them too soon??? Or wrong somehow?? I cut 8 of them so not sure how they all got screwed up
Should poke a small hole in the potting soil first before sticking in the cutting so the hormone powder doesn't rub off in the soil, then tamp down gently. Great idea on weighing down a branch to the ground to root it. Great video.
Thank you I haven’t tried with azaleas. I have done the ground method with Wiegella, Rhododendrons and hydrangeas and just covered with 5-6” of soil about 4 years ago. I have since transplanted. I didn’t use anything to anchor them and I still got a 100% success rate. Definitely fun to propagate plants 😊 Thank you.
@@adadragoti776 I'm sure you have found it by now, but just in case - it's available at most big box stores, even Walmart. Runs about 6 dollars or so. Be sure to store it in a cool, dry place, and it will last for several seasons.
Love the concise, easy to follow visual instructions. Great because a lot of people don't have the time to go through a lot of complicated steps. Just get to the point. Thank you.
Oh my god your voice is sooo calming!!! I just bought my first azalea and I’m planning on propagating it. Thank you for the video and wish me luck please. P.s I also enjoy gardening ❤
Thank you very much for your practical technique. I'm so amazed because I have tried many times but always in vain. Hope your way will help me to do it successfully.
Thanks for the info. Its short and to the point, but you got every point across very clearly, all of which I always appreciate in a "how-to" type video. The previous homeowners had some very beautiful azaleas planted out by the road but I'd love to have some closer to the house where I can actually enjoy them. I just need to remember to label the pots so I know what color they're supposed to be, or I'll drive myself crazy trying to remember halfway thru the process.
Not exactly clear... The clippings with the Root Helper. How often do you water/mist those clippings. Do you put a bag over the top to create a humid environment. I tried this once and the leaves on the clipping fell off after a week. Please update on these issues. Thanks.
@@Laborkei If the leaves are falling off you probably didn't get a big enough clipping..I always kept the ground moist..I did not put a bag over them..Hope this helps
WOW .. LEARNED A LOT IN ONE VIDEO .. as simple as that 🤩 .. our house comes with beautiful bushes of azalea etc, want to have it on a planter without buying.. WOW thank you for this!
Thank you for sharing! I have 19 Encore Azaleas of all different colors that I want to propagate for my family. I'm going to try both ways. Do you happen to know anything about growing azaleas from seeds?
It will work with some other plants , those plants that have the ability to root themself from cuttings. Some plants will not root at all. The need the seeds. Hope this helps. Have fun with your projects
Hi Ken, thanks for showing these methods. Where would you keep your fresh cut 'young' plants? I am living in Canada, if leave outdoors, would it be too cold for the young plants? Your advice would be appreciated.
If you can....I would keep them in doors during the night, until they are established, then moved them out doors full time..Good luck with your project.
I wonder .... I used to live in Idaho, so we were Somewhat neighbors. My friends often kept live plants in their garage when it was too cold outdoors. Bear in mind they Used their garage -- tv, stand heater, and all -- so it my friend on how cold your garage tends to stay. They didn't keep heat out there at night, though, and their plants did fine!
I'M SO EXCITED! My mom is turning 99 in October, God willing. We will sell her home once gone, so I'm trying to make improvements now. She and Dad brought azaleas from his mother's Michigan Homestead and transplanted them here. I was going around trying to figure out what Shrubs to add to this very bare area to the shady area of her back yard. When I saw your video, I knew this was it. I just have to hope I'll be able to plant them this fall, as I most likely can't wait another year. I'm very interested in starting up a bunch of transplants and selling them. If I do that, will I be infringing on some copyright laws or whatever you'd call it in plant language. Would I be safe since these are all over 20 years old???
Awesome video, one of very few on rooting azalea cuttings. Was that a deciduous azalea, or, would the method be the same? Thank-you for the wonderful advice!
I always waited until I showed good growth to replant...and then it was also depended on were I was going to plant them..I potted some and put them in the house for the winter
Thanks for the information. I think my azalea is fully grown, so there are no new green shoots coming out. I was wondering if I could use something that slices the skin off things like cucumbers to remove the bark? When you put it under a rock did it need to be new green growth or could it be old wood?
Even though your plant is old...It should have new growth in the spring..Can you use some of that new growth shoots....Also I have done it both ways by placing a rock on a branch....The old wood works just fine..
@@Backyardprojectguy Thank you for replying. Garage or porch would be below freezing. I could put in basement over winter 60° - 70°. Will they be ok without much light for several months? Maybe I’ll try both and see 😊
I love the older specimens of Azaleas, which flower profusely without having too many leaves. The Encore Azaleas that are sold these days have too many leaves.
Hi Ken. So where do you keep the planted cuttings while they are waiting to root and before it’s planted in the ground in spring? Is the garage ok over winter?
I live in zone 5 - definitely below zero during the winter. So I bring them into the garage and then… Do you continue watering them while in the garage over the winter? Do they need light?
You are like the Bob Ross of gardening! Thank you so much!
Thank you that a great compliment...Good luck with your gardening this spring!!
@@Backyardprojectguy i wish you were here so i could learn from you in person! Such a joy and thank you so much. I’m looking forward to it
@@Backyardprojectguy i was wondering if you could help me troubleshoot! I had made my cuts from my azalea bushes and followed along here by potting them but they all did not do anything, my stems died, no hinkering of a root growing or anything. I’m thinking maybe i cut them too soon??? Or wrong somehow?? I cut 8 of them so not sure how they all got screwed up
This video not only shows you how to propagate, but also warms your heart.
Thank you for the nice comment...
I did not know you could do this with Azaleas...I can't wait to try it..
well done with the video, good information
Should poke a small hole in the potting soil first before sticking in the cutting so the hormone powder doesn't rub off in the soil, then tamp down gently. Great idea on weighing down a branch to the ground to root it. Great video.
Good idea...Thanks...Good luck with your projects
Thank you I haven’t tried with azaleas. I have done the ground method with Wiegella, Rhododendrons and hydrangeas and just covered with 5-6” of soil about 4 years ago. I have since transplanted. I didn’t use anything to anchor them and I still got a 100% success rate.
Definitely fun to propagate plants 😊
Thank you.
I am so glad I discovered your videos on gardening. They are so educational. You're an inspiration!
Thanks for the kind words....I really enjoy gardening its a lot of fun for me....I hope you enjoy it too..
Where can I find the root hormone? Plz
@@adadragoti776 I'm sure you have found it by now, but just in case - it's available at most big box stores, even Walmart. Runs about 6 dollars or so. Be sure to store it in a cool, dry place, and it will last for several seasons.
My Azaleas are now two years old and doing great, thanks for showing me how to do this
Very helpful, user-friendly information. Thank you.
Good luck with your gardening..Have fun with it!!
Love the concise, easy to follow visual instructions. Great because a lot of people don't have the time to go through a lot of complicated steps. Just get to the point. Thank you.
I agree..Thanks for the comment, I appreciate that
I didn't know this about Azaleas, I learned somethng
Thank you so much, Sir. You are a blessing.
Thanks Good luck with your gardening!!!
Nice to watch and learn something
Had to watch this again to take some notes on Propagating these...I'm going to give it a try.
I’m so glad I found your video. I had no idea how to plant my new cuttings that I bought. Thank you very much 😊
Good luck with your project..Have fun with it...
I like what you do with your Azaleas, some good tips here.Thanks
Wonderful plants to have in the yard..
Wonderful plants and wonderful ideas, thanks Ken
I learned so much from this video..Thanks for sharing te information
Oh my god your voice is sooo calming!!! I just bought my first azalea and I’m planning on propagating it. Thank you for the video and wish me luck please. P.s I also enjoy gardening ❤
Good luck with your project..Its fun when it all comes together
These sure are good looking plants.
Great idea
We can feel your passion for the plants!!❤️
Thank you for the nice comment..So glad you enjoyed it
These are good looking bushes, all gardens should have then
Just a beautiful plant, all gardens should have some
I learned something about these plants...Thanks Ken
I learned some good things from this video, thanks for sharing them
I never knew you could do this with this plant..very cool..!!!!!
Thank you!
Quick and to the point!
I heard this technic works with roses too.
Never tried it with Roses..But now you got me curious..
Thanks for sharing this very informative and useful clipping
Thanks for the comments, glad it could help..
I didn't know you could do this with Azaleas...Thanks for sharing my friend...I will try this
I did know Azaleas could be so hardy. and keeping them in a pot, inside..I love it..Going to give it a try
Great video. Thank you so much for sharing.
good luck with your project
I learned somethings about this plant, and I like this plant, thanks Ken
great ideas here, I will give them a try
Thank you for a tip love this flower 🌸
these are fun plants to work with
Nicely done
These plants are stunning in the spring time.....You will love them..and easy to keep
I did not know this. You can bet I will be trying it..Thumbs up I liked
Thank you very much for your practical technique. I'm so amazed because I have tried many times but always in vain. Hope your way will help me to do it successfully.
Good luck with your project. Keep working it.
Nice ideas here
I do like this plant, I hit the thumbs up...
Great plants to have in any Garden...Didn't know you could split them..I'm going to try..Thanks for showing me this..
I didn't know this..Thanks for sharing the information..I will be trying it..
Thank you so much. God bless you.
Good luck with your growing and projects this spring!!
Very nice plants
Love these plants
thanks
Thanks for the info. Its short and to the point, but you got every point across very clearly, all of which I always appreciate in a "how-to" type video.
The previous homeowners had some very beautiful azaleas planted out by the road but I'd love to have some closer to the house where I can actually enjoy them. I just need to remember to label the pots so I know what color they're supposed to be, or I'll drive myself crazy trying to remember halfway thru the process.
Yes good point..I have some new starters and I already forgot what color they are...
Not exactly clear... The clippings with the Root Helper. How often do you water/mist those clippings. Do you put a bag over the top to create a humid environment. I tried this once and the leaves on the clipping fell off after a week. Please update on these issues. Thanks.
@@Laborkei If the leaves are falling off you probably didn't get a big enough clipping..I always kept the ground moist..I did not put a bag over them..Hope this helps
@@Backyardprojectguy Thank You.. I will try again.
Beautiful plants..and fun to grow..I liked
Very nice, I liked and gave you a thumbs up
Love it. God Bless!
thank you..I appreciate the comment
Nice informing Video..Thanks for this information it will be put to good use..I liked and Subscribed
I have to try this, good information..
I bet every garden has these plants..just a good looking bush
Thank you for showing us this ! I didn’t know you could do this to those plants
Its fun to try it and play with it..
WOW .. LEARNED A LOT IN ONE VIDEO .. as simple as that 🤩 .. our house comes with beautiful bushes of azalea etc, want to have it on a planter without buying.. WOW thank you for this!
Glad it can help...Good luck on your project..
Excellent video!
Thanks ..I appreciate the comment
Thank you for sharing! I have 19 Encore Azaleas of all different colors that I want to propagate for my family. I'm going to try both ways. Do you happen to know anything about growing azaleas from seeds?
So sorry I have not tried seeds...YET.....Now that you got me thinking, I may try it this summer
@@Backyardprojectguy if you do, you will show us, regardless of whether or works or not?
Azaleas are solid plants, Thanks for sharing this, I'm going to try it..I like and Subsrcibed
Love these guys for a hedge.
Wonderful idea to split these plants, rather then spend the money to buy them..I gave you a thumbs up and I subscribed...Thanks again
😀
Cool video to watch, I enjoyed the whole thing, and learned some things too..I gave you a thumbs up
Well done nice job with this video I learned something
Thanks Ken, I certainly learned something! and sco Ducks!
welcome, good luck with your projects
Nicely done, I will try this...Thanks
Very straightforward and easy to follow. With this method work with other plants?
It will work with some other plants , those plants that have the ability to root themself from cuttings. Some plants will not root at all. The need the seeds. Hope this helps. Have fun with your projects
I never knew you could do this with Azaleas. I going to try this..Thanks for sharing this information. I hit Like and Subscribed..
Great, thanks 👍⭐
That’s for the comment
fun plants to work with
very good, very informative, well done Ken, I'm going to give it a try this year..
THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR TECHNIQUES!!!😎👍🏽🔥🙏🏽👑✝️📖🔥
Thanks for the comment..I hope your project goes well..
Hi Ken, thanks for showing these methods. Where would you keep your fresh cut 'young' plants? I am living in Canada, if leave outdoors, would it be too cold for the young plants? Your advice would be appreciated.
If you can....I would keep them in doors during the night, until they are established, then moved them out doors full time..Good luck with your project.
I wonder .... I used to live in Idaho, so we were Somewhat neighbors. My friends often kept live plants in their garage when it was too cold outdoors. Bear in mind they Used their garage -- tv, stand heater, and all -- so it my friend on how cold your garage tends to stay. They didn't keep heat out there at night, though, and their plants did fine!
@@Jennifr1966 Yea I believe the garage would keep it above freezing and therefore the plants would do fine
As long as it doesn't get below freezing they should be fine..Can you put a blanket around them at night??
Very nice thank you
Thanks for the comment..and good luck with your project
Great video. I like the rock method, I'll definitely try that. I imagine it wouldn't hurt to brush on some rooting hormone on the buried part.
Yes!! Rooting hormone would be good too..nice call, Good luck with your project
Tx Ken! Perfect lesson!
Its a fun plant to work with
thank you for this video!
Welcome...So glad you enjoyed it..good luck with your garden project
I'M SO EXCITED! My mom is turning 99 in October, God willing. We will sell her home once gone, so I'm trying to make improvements now. She and Dad brought azaleas from his mother's Michigan Homestead and transplanted them here. I was going around trying to figure out what Shrubs to add to this very bare area to the shady area of her back yard. When I saw your video, I knew this was it. I just have to hope I'll be able to plant them this fall, as I most likely can't wait another year.
I'm very interested in starting up a bunch of transplants and selling them. If I do that, will I be infringing on some copyright laws or whatever you'd call it in plant language. Would I be safe since these are all over 20 years old???
illegal
Yes, that's a great idea n I'd encourage you to do that with your grandmother's Azalea. It would be a lovely way to share the love. Good luck!!
Thanks for this one Ken.
You bet..These are great plants to have in the garden
QUESTION: Now that my clippings have new growth, should I clip to continue directing growth to the new roots?
Awesome video, one of very few on rooting azalea cuttings. Was that a deciduous azalea, or, would the method be the same? Thank-you for the wonderful advice!
method would be the same
the rock branch method, did you do anything to the branch before that? Like did you make a cut in the branch where you wanted the roots to come out?
I did not..I just placed it and let mother nature do her thing..
Great video, I’m going to make some cuttings on my azalea. By the way, my son is an Oregon duck, he is on his 4th year. 😊
Thanks I have a beautiful pink Azalea in my front yard and she needs to make some babies....
Oh yea. It’s a fun project. Good luck with it
Do you have a video of the next step how long do you wait to pot up the cuttings tks Pete
I always waited until I showed good growth to replant...and then it was also depended on were I was going to plant them..I potted some and put them in the house for the winter
Thank you.
nice work
Thanks for the information. I think my azalea is fully grown, so there are no new green shoots coming out. I was wondering if I could use something that slices the skin off things like cucumbers to remove the bark? When you put it under a rock did it need to be new green growth or could it be old wood?
Even though your plant is old...It should have new growth in the spring..Can you use some of that new growth shoots....Also I have done it both ways by placing a rock on a branch....The old wood works just fine..
@@Backyardprojectguy Thanks again for your help and your rapid response!
Ken, do you add any kind of special fertilizer to the potting soil for those clippings?
To start out no. Just the root starter,
I live in Minnesota. Can I take cuttings from my neighbor, and leave them in a pot when it’s below freezing? Thanks for the video and any advice!
Can you put the clippings in a garage or basement..If the clippings are well establish they could survive.
@@Backyardprojectguy
Thank you for replying. Garage or porch would be below freezing. I could put in basement over winter 60° - 70°. Will they be ok without much light for several months? Maybe I’ll try both and see 😊
Do u plant the cutting in potting soil only or can I mix some sand in the soil?
Either one will works..keep them well water
Not much of a gardener but, that was interesting to learn. Thanks for sharing Ken.
Oh!! Yea..Jack of all Master of none!!!!!..HA HA..Thanks for the comment..!!
Very nice
I love the older specimens of Azaleas, which flower profusely without having too many leaves. The Encore Azaleas that are sold these days have too many leaves.
You have to go to a garden store to find them..Buying them at Lowes or Home Depot gets you the cheap one..
can I do the rocks method with roses also, do you think?
thanks for sharing, this is really neat method!
Not sure about Roses, I have done much with them..I would try..Give it a shot!!!
@@Backyardprojectguy I will! Thanks again Ken
@@CarRhi-Way ..I would like to know how you make out..Good luck with your project
My azaleas do that second method all on their own! I got a bush of an indica that was two feet by two feet from under a very large azalea.
Have you tried to split it and replant the new one elsewhere??
Hi Ken. So where do you keep the planted cuttings while they are waiting to root and before it’s planted in the ground in spring? Is the garage ok over winter?
Garage is a great place. I kept my outside and pull them in if the weather was bad into the basement
I live in zone 5 - definitely below zero during the winter.
So I bring them into the garage and then…
Do you continue watering them while in the garage over the winter?
Do they need light?
Great video, i like the rock method.👍
Yes... it is simple and easy...Thanks
Rock method is simple ..Just place a rock and leave it go...It will take longer to root..That's why I give it a year..
@@Backyardprojectguy Thank you for the tips. Love all your videos. ❤️👍
Is the pink Pearl azalea a favorite in Zone 7
yes..Its the one that I have had the most sucesses. The white, red and orange is hard..
Well done
very nice