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 ...

A fast-growing tree that’s easy to care for, tolerates drought, grows in small spaces, and produces a bounty of sweet fruits? Say no more. Once your friends and family get a taste of your home-grown ...

With autumn being a season of transition, there's no better time to take cuttings from hardwood and semi-hardwood outdoor plants to prep for next year.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

NASHUA – Figs are one of humanity’s oldest and most treasured fruit crops. Fortunately, they are fairly easy to grow at home, including here in New Hampshire. To provide more information about this, ...