Blooming purple and white petunias grow in the garden. - Just dance/Shutterstock Why buy new petunias (Petunia x hybrida) every spring when you can turn one plant into many? The secret is cuttings.

These pretty, purple perennials are resilient and cold-hardy. Mexican petunias are fast-growing plants native to warm parts of South America and Mexico, but they can tolerate cool temperatures in ...

For many plant lovers, propagation can feel like a daunting task. There is nothing more disappointing than waiting for a propagated stem to root, only to have it fail and have to be thrown out.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s easy to see why petunias are among the most popular flowers for home gardeners: They are abundant, ...

These pretty, purple perennials are resilient and cold-hardy.

Gardening tips to grow petunias in the balcony: Petunias are heavy feeders. Because nutrients wash out of potting soil quickly, regular fertilising keeps blooms lush and colourful (Images: Namita S ...