How to Root Hardwood Cuttings | Fall Propagation Tips, by Melissa - Empress of Dirt on YouTube. 3 min 54 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 54 s
- Time to do it
- Varies
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- See video
What this tutorial covers
- How to choose which hardwood canes to take and how to prepare the cuttings.
- Planting the prepared cuttings in growing medium and tips for rooting success.
- What to expect: roots may take a year or more to mature enough for garden planting.
Prerequisites
- Snips and rooting hormone for hardwood cuttings are listed as supplies.
Limits and exclusions
- The video is a general overview; results vary by plant species, cutting health, and growing conditions.
- The method is for fall propagation of deciduous shrubs and vines.



