A step-by-step guide to cultivating delicious figs at home.

Nothing breathes life into a home quite like a new indoor plant. Leafy green beauties can brighten up and add decoration to any nook or tabletop. Whether you're a proud plant parent looking to grow ...

Fig trees (Ficus carica) thrive in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10, though they can also grow in colder areas with proper protection. In addition to providing shade and beauty to your yard—not to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many fruit crops, such as most apple varieties, have to be cross-pollinated, meaning you need to grow more than one apple tree in ...

Marian Denton misses the fig trees. She grew up in the country in what is now southeast Houston. Her father, Raymond Joachim, planted five kinds of fig trees in their black-gumbo back yard. He added ...

Figs are one of the most widely planted fruit trees in home landscapes in Louisiana. They thrive in the New Orleans area and are remarkably easy to take care of. With little effort, they will produce ...

Gardeners, it certainly seems summer has arrived early this year as we’ve reached the lower 90s too often for us to consider this a mild spring! Several weeks remain before summer officially arrives, ...

The past couple of weeks we’ve discussed plant diseases and pests…enough with the "darker side of gardening." Let’s redirect our focus to another area fruit! Figs (which are a personal favorite of ...

Figs are a delightful option for home gardeners, combining sweet, rich flavor and ease of care. Once established, fig trees require minimal maintenance, are drought-tolerant, and can adapt to various ...