Here are her step-by-step instructions, along with photos. Step 1: Two roses to be rooted from her sister's garden — the yellow is "Julia Child" while the pink is unknown, a gift to her.

Rooting cuttings is a time-honored technique. Starting roses from cuttings can be an easy and low-cost solution to get more plants in your garden. Learn how to root roses and consider checking the ...

Rooting is best done in soil or potting mix. Remove any foliage from the bottom 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5cm) and push the cutting into the moist soil. Your cuttings should root within a few weeks ...

How to Grow Roses from Cuttings in 10 Steps Cut a 6- to 8-inch piece from a stem about the size of a pencil in thickness. Trim at a 45-degree angle. Take a few cuttings so you have a better chance ...

A dozen red roses is timeless. But its price tag is not. At Ditmars Flower Shop in Queens, where costs have soared in recent years, a bouquet is $72, up from $60 in 2019.