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 ...

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.

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 ...

Make new plants to keep for yourself or share with friends and family. Olga Peshkova / Getty Images Fiddle leaf figs (Ficus lyrata) are popular houseplants known for their beautiful, large leaves.

If you would like to add spring-flowering trees to your landscape, January and February are excellent months to plant them.

Question: I have several fig cuttings that are growing in a vermiculite and perlite mix inside the house. When is the best time to transplant them into the ground outside? Or do I have to go through ...

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 ...

QUESTION: What is the procedure for rooting a fig tree from a limb of an existing mature fig tree? -- Freddy Hebert ANSWER: Figs trees are easy to propagate from dormant, hardwood cuttings taken this ...

“Glad you found this Cajun Honey Fig tree… I also look forward to hearing your critique of my Socorro Black tree!” “I’m looking for a cutting or small tree of a Smith fig. I have most of the LSU figs ...