3 old gardening tricks for rooting roses from a gift bouquet

  1. Select Healthy Stems: Choose stems with healthy, undamaged foliage. Cut 6- to 8-inch stems just below a leaf node.
  2. Prepare Cuttings: Remove flowers and lower leaves. Optionally, dip the cut ends in rooting hormone powder.
  3. Root Cuttings: Plant the stems in moist soil, burying at least one node. Keep in a warm, bright place with indirect sunlight. Mist regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Check for root growth in a few weeks by gently pulling the stems.

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