Hi,

I have been gardening for 4-5 years and have been starting all of my plants from seed for 3 years and can you believe I never knew you could grow a plant from a cutting!?! I mean, I have stuck a philodendron stem in water to create roots for a new house plant but I didn't know you could do it with a Rose bush or Rose of Sharon, for example.

Anyway, I bought some rootone and I'm all geared up to start some cuttings but I'm a little clueless. The cuttings I would like to try are Rose of Sharon, Ninebark Diablo, Forsythia, and possible Juniper (it's a big old Juniper). Can I start any of these now from hardwood? Where do I make the cuts? And can I just use Miracle Grow potting soil or do I really have to go out and get a special medium?

Many thanks in advance...