When autumn rolls around, gardeners may believe their job is done for the year. However, there are still plenty of things you can do to treat your garden in October. Propagating your fig tree (Ficus ...

My friend has a great fig tree, and I would like to grow one like it in my yard. What is the best way to root a piece of his tree? — Larry Haley Figs are easy to propagate from dormant, hardwood ...

Three months ago, this column explored having a fig tree in the garden, describing the enjoyment of eating ripe figs right off the tree, and the challenge of managing a vigorous plant that can grow to ...

Figs are a popular Louisiana fruit, and many people want to propagate them. Rooting cuttings is the most appropriate and widely used method, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Allen Owings. Although the ...

QUESTION: What is the procedure for rooting a fig tree from a limb of an existing mature fig tree? -- Freddy Hebert ANSWER: Figs trees are easy to propagate from dormant, hardwood cuttings taken this ...

Weeping figs, otherwise known as 'ficus benjamina', are a low-maintenance variety of indoor tree native to Asia and Australia. With their abundance of delicate leaves, they're a great beginner tree ...

Fruit trees can yield abundance for your home, if propagated correctly. Instead of using seeds, consider these four methods ...

Answer: The short answer: Not now. Fig trees (Ficus carica) are one of the relatively few species that propagate easier from hardwood cuttings than softwood. Hardwood just means dormant, older growth.

Spring is in the air and we’re betting you’re gearing up for gardening. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension ...

Make new plants to keep for yourself or share with friends and family. Olga Peshkova / Getty Images Fiddle leaf figs (Ficus lyrata) are popular houseplants known for their beautiful, large leaves.