Texas Gardening: Anyone have experience-McGroarty's Backyard Growing System?, 1 by AJNTEXAS

AJNTEXAS wrote:
Karen, the main adaptation for propagation is going to be the heat. High humidity should not be an issue, you actually want high humidity in propagating that's the reason for covering with plastic or using a misting system. As far as heat is concerned I have been having pretty good luck just putting my cuttings in the shade under an oak. You could also use shade cloth. This web page show a propagating box made with pvc pipe and shade cloth.
http://plantpropagationmistingsystem.com/
The other thing thing that probably to be adapted from mikes system is the choice of plants. As you and others have pointed out he is in Ohio so he recommends plants that do well for his area. Another thing is that he is a landscaper and his suggestions are mostly traditional landscaping shrubs and trees, maples, forsythias, boxwoods etc. You may want to look into other types of plants. The important thing is finding a nich that works in your area.

Jay


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