Grow trees from twigs on your homestead easily! If you want to plant a tree and watch it grow, this method is the one to try.
Find Out How to Grow Trees From Twigs
Are you interested in planting new trees in your yard, but aren’t happy about paying for them? This ALWAYS happens to me! I love trees; growing, planting and pruning them. So, every year I plant a new tree and watch it grow. Here’s how I grow trees from twigs to save money!
What you’ll need to plant a tree:
- tree branch
- plastic bottle
- knife
- hammer
- time
Step 1
Take your tree branch and pull off all the leaves. Then chop off all the buds and smaller branches using a knife and hammer. Take the knife and place it on the branch you want to chop off making sure it’s straight. Then, carefully hit the knife with the hammer so that the branch gets cut off.
Step 2
Now chop the branch into 8-15 inch pieces. Make sure these pieces can fit in your plastic bottle.
Step 3
Place the branches in the plastic bottle filled with about 2 inches of water. Now close the cap, and you’re done! Make sure to screw the cap off and on once in a while to let in new air.
TIP: You may add a bit of root booster to the water as it may help the roots grow faster.
Step 4
After about 2 weeks, you may notice fluffy texture or little beads appearing on the branch. That means it’s time to place the branch in soil and water it like you would water any plant.
Before I even knew this method of turning cuttings into tree, I had my eyes on my neighbor’s golden plum tree. Oh boy, did I like it!
I always asked the old man next door if I could rip a few plums from his tree to snack on. He, of course, always answered with a yes. I loved his golden plums so much, I snacked on them every day. One day when I knocked on his door to ask to pick some into my basket, he again let me, but also told me a little tip: “You ain’t gonna pick these sweets all your life from this tree. So, snip off a branch, and let me show you how to grow your own tree.” All excited, I agreed! Free tree, and free plums without having to ask before I pick them!
He showed me this method, and to my surprise, it worked. I was happily picking plums off my own golden plum tree! (It took a few years to get to the fruit-bearing stage, but it was worth it!)
As I mentioned before, this is a great way to plant a tree you like, without having to pay for it!
Want to see how to root plants from cuttings? Watch this video:
What do you think of tree planting method? Do you think you’ll try to grow trees from twigs? Let us know and share your experience with us in the comment section below.
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