If you would like to add spring-flowering trees to your landscape, January and February are excellent months to plant them.

I just received a branch of a fig tree, and I would like to know how to root it and grow it in a pot or in my backyard. — Leroy Harris Figs are easy to propagate from dormant, hardwood cuttings. Cut ...

One of the most common mistakes in propagation is moisture inconsistency, so make sure that the cuttings remain evenly moist — if they dry out, they will die, and if they are too wet, they will rot or ...

The secret to the perfect fig is in your shears. A few strategic cuts turn a tangled thicket into a high-yielding masterpiece ...

There's a lot to love about fig trees, especially if you're lucky enough to have one in your own backyard. Not only do they have stunning lobed green leaves that can provide ample shade to neighboring ...

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 ...

Dear Neil: My neighbor has a fig tree that bears lots of delicious figs, but I don't know the variety. Can I root one from a cutting? A: Yes. At this point in the growing season, you might be better ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There's a lot to love about fig trees—especially if you're lucky enough to have one in your own backyard. They have visually ...

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