The keys to success, from planting to pruning.

The sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) is native to Southeast Asia and gets its name from its deep spiritual and religious significance. Also known as the bodhi tree, the sacred fig tree is said to be ...

Growing a fig tree is one of the easiest ways to bring a holiday feel to your garden, with its large, sculptural leaves and sweet, sun-ripened fruit. Whether planted in the ground or grown in a ...

Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

Fig trees are considered robust and easy to care for. However, those hoping for a bountiful harvest should avoid some typical ...

What makes a fruit tree ideal for containers? Size is a factor, but so are the tree's natural sunlight requirements, moisture needs, and pruning demands. On a more sensory note, experts also consider ...

Many of the most popular fruit trees, including apples, pears, cherries, and apricots, can all be successfully grown in pots with little fuss. Most types of fruit trees now come in dwarfing varieties ...

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 ...

Indoor gardening is no longer confined to just decorative plants and herbs. There is an increasing trend nowadays of cultivating miniaturized fruit-bearing trees in apartments, balconies, and even ...

Considered by historians to be the first of the domesticated crops, figs (Ficus carica) have long been part of the cultivated diet of humans, according to evidence that stretches back more than five ...