IN THE GARDEN: Wait until spring to assess winter damage to plants

Help! I have several fig trees and am not sure how to prune them. The bushy tree you see has over time become a shrub/bush ...
NOLA.com

Fig trees are a hit in Louisiana. Here's how to get in on the growing trend.

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

Pruning fig trees – The simple healthy cuts that bring years of bountiful harvests

The secret to the perfect fig is in your shears. A few strategic cuts turn a tangled thicket into a high-yielding masterpiece ...

Alan Titchmarsh's favourite houseplants including 1 that's hard to kill

Gardening legend Alan Titchmarsh has dished out countless houseplant pearls of wisdom through the years. Now, the green-fingered guru has launched a YouTube channel where he's unveiled his top seven ...

Alan Titchmarsh’s top 7 houseplants including 1 that’s ‘impossible to kill’

Houseplants can be a wonderful addition to any home, and here one of the nation's favourite gardeners has picked out a list with something to suit everyone. Alan said: “I’ve always loved houseplants ...
Orange County Register

What to do in the garden this week: Checking your fig trees

Here are 5 things to do in the garden this week: No deciduous tree is more suited to Southern California or easier to grow than the fig. Of all deciduous fruit trees, figs have the lowest winter chill ...