The sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) is native to Southeast Asia and gets its name from its deep spiritual and religious significance. Also known as the bodhi tree, the sacred fig tree is said to be ...

* What it is: Fignomenal is a recently introduced dwarf fig tree that’s geared to growing in pots. It’s capable of delivering fresh figs for weeks to northern gardeners. Discovered by Lloyd Traven at ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. The common fig (Ficus carica) is a small tree native to southwest Asia but ...

I have a fig tree about 6-7 feet tall in my front yard and would like to transfer it to a friend's yard. When and how do I do this? The tree is about 3 years old, and the trunk is about 10 inches (I'm ...

Q: When I was growing up, my grandparents in the Bronx had a large fig tree. They went through the ritual of wrapping and covering it every fall. I will never forget the taste of sweet fruit that came ...

I have long admired big, huge garden pots. They make such a statement and can be methodically placed throughout the yard and on porches, in between garage doors and along side driveways and sidewalks.