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It's the year of the ficus

From the National Garden Bureau (NGB), 2026 is The Year of the Ficus!
Ficus is a genus of plants comprising more than 800 species. These houseplants, known for their graceful appearance and elegant leaves, are native to tropical regions.
Severe pruning — a.k.a. “coat racking” — is never good for ficus and other evergreen trees, but pruning during high heat is even worse. Evergreen trees like the ficus that were heavily pruned outside ...
When the going gets tough, the tough get going indoors, especially during heat waves. If you are like me, the heat is really taking a toll on your gardening activities this summer. I garden because I ...