11 reasons you should bypass your water softener when rooting cuttings with a misting system

I recently wrote an article for another website that explains why you should not use water that has gone through a water softener to mist or irrigate your plants. The article ended with a brief explanation that a benefit of bypassing the water softener to water the cuttings and plants is that the softener will [...]

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How to provide shade for your misting bed

How to provide shade for your misting bed Once your misting or propagation beds are made you may decide you want a way to provide shade for your cuttings while they are being rooted. An easy way to do this is by using pipe clips and a few lengths of electrical plastic conduit. This is [...]

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What You Need To Start A Plant Propagation Business Part 8

Conclusion To recap on what you need to start your own plant propagation business: Knowledge: Start building your library right now! Learn as much as you can about the plants you want to propagate. Grab a copy of one or more of these books to start: Manual of Woody Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, [...]

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What You Need To Start A Plant Propagation Business Part 7

The next item on the list you will need when starting your plant propagation nursery is an inspection by your local Agricultural Inspector. Calm down and take a breath! It is not as bad as you may think! Your Inspector is actually one of the best resources you could have when it comes to plants. [...]

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