Especially for first-time gardeners, the idea of planting a fig tree can seem outlandish. After all, the fruit tree conjures images of its native climate in West Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean — ...

Plants generally need pollinators to produce fruit, so it may come as a surprise to discover that there are a number of fruit trees you can grow indoors. Of course growing outside in the soil under ...

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 ...

These indoor trees can double as a statement-making interior design element. Katarzyna Bialasiewicz/Getty Images Ficus trees, also known as fig trees, are popularly grown as houseplants to add height ...

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Q. Is it possible to trim a ficus tree grown indoors to encourage thicker growth? Also, the leaves are turning yellow and falling, and the leaves are sticky. Are the sticky leaves caused by a ...

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*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • Our office recently purchased a fiddle leaf fig tree, approximately 10 years old. The lower leaves at the bottom have ...