The keys to success, from planting to pruning.

Question: My fig tree is several years old and only four feet tall. Does it need a special fertilizer? Answer: Increasing the fertilizer may help produce growth, but there could be a root problem too.

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 ...

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Q. I need advice of how to trim my crape myrtle. It is a mess and I don’t know where to start. Any advice would be helpful. — D. Revell, Hertford, N.C. A. The good news is that you have a small tree ...

Plant these plants now in the cooler weather, before it's too late Figs might be the most important fruit in the world. These trees were the first to be cultivated. Civilization as we know it can be ...

Aim to fertilize fruit trees in spring or early summer. This timing allows the trees to absorb nutrients they can use for new growth and fruit production, says Lauren St. Germain Kidd, the owner of ...

Figs might be the most important fruit in the world. These trees were the first to be cultivated. Civilization as we know it can be traced back to this fruit! As easy as they are to grow, the fruit ...