Layering is a simple form of propagation which consists of bending a low branch or shoot down to soil level, wounding the shoot and then covering this portion with soil to encourage it to root.

An Instagram video from the nonprofit Homegrown National Park (@homegrownnationalpark) teaches the "lasagna" method, showing users an easy way to prep soil for plants by layering materials.

A research team sheds light on the longstanding debate regarding sand topdressing and its role in managing organic matter in ...

One of the best arguments for layering compost and mulch on the soil surface, as opposed to digging up the soil or even turning it over, is weed prevention. Weed seeds are often found just below ...

This step-by-step guide explains how to propagate hoya plants by rooting cuttings in water or layering in soil. Once you experience the joy of growing the fragrant flowers and thick succulent ...