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 — ...

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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 ...

Discover houseplant of the year 2026. the National Garden Bureau reveal ficus to be the next 'it' plant. There's a type for ...

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 ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...