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 ...

There’s something quietly satisfying about watching a houseplant thrive, especially when it’s your handiwork. Ficus plants, with their glossy leaves and sturdy silhouettes, have become indoor garden ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Make new plants to keep for yourself or share with friends and family. Olga Peshkova / Getty Images Fiddle leaf figs (Ficus lyrata ...

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Choose a strong, disease-free branch from a mature fig tree. Look for shoots that are about 6-12 inches long with multiple buds, as these will have the best chance of producing roots and new growth ...

Propagating houseplants is usually an easy procedure. Simply take cuttings, or slips, of new growth and place them in a rooting medium. In a few weeks they are rooted and ready to be potted. This ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Believe it or not, wintertime is the perfect opportunity to prepare for the growing season. There are plenty of tasks to ...