Especially for first-time gardeners, the idea of planting a fig tree can seem outlandish. After all, the fruit tree conjures images of its native climate in West Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean — ...

It's not too early to get started nurturing some new trees. In fact, one fruit species does spectacularly when propagated ...

With the weather unable to make up it's recently, bouncing from hot to cold, stormy to still, many are looking for plants ...

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 ...

Figs (Ficus carica) can also be easily propagated indoors using stem cuttings, and this makes it a very good choice for home ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are few absolute truths in life, and one is that trees (and plants of all kinds) need light. This makes them tricky to grow indoors, ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I have a fiddle leaf fig tree that lives indoors. I decided to give it ...

The tropical tree, known for its gestural leafs and grand presence, is popping up on home blogs, in gardening shops, and even New York City plant store The Sill is constantly selling out of the ...

The National Garden Bureau designated 2026 as the “Year of the Ficus.” Your first thought might be the weeping fig (Ficus ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • Our office recently purchased a fiddle leaf fig tree, approximately 10 years old. The lower leaves at the bottom have ...