Start by checking the legalities. Propagating a fig tree is a rewarding way to grow more of this popular and easy-to-care-for fruit. Before propagating, check whether your fig variety is patented, as ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Growing fruit trees from seeds can take many years, and the resulting tree won't be identical to the parent tree. You ...

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 ...

My fiddle leaf fig vacationed outdoors this summer. During my hurricane preparations, I noticed one stem is too tall for its indoor home. Can I cut it off and propagate new figs from it? I haven't ...

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.