Watch the full journey of moving my Ficus Benjamina to LECA (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate) and see how it reacts! From ...

Figs (Ficus carica) can also be easily propagated indoors using stem cuttings, and this makes it a very good choice for home ...

Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to study plant microbiomes—communities of microbes living in and around ...

Some plants, like avocado trees, grow stronger and more cold hardy as they mature. They also become more difficult to cover.

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As we finally take down and pack away all our Christmas decor, we find it does leave a bit of emptiness in our homes.

If your plants are looking a bit unhappy right now, it’s because they probably are. Here’s what to do about it ...

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Many of us encourage milkweed to grow in our yards because it’s a host plant for monarch butterflies. When caterpillars eat milkweed, its toxins shield them against predators. But in humans and pets, ...

Martin specifically recommends the dwarf fig Ficus carica ‘Fignomenal’ as her top pick for growing in pots. This pint-sized ...

If you're interested in growing your own fruit trees but live in a colder climate, you still have options. Consider this ...

It's not too early to get started nurturing some new trees. In fact, one fruit species does spectacularly when propagated ...