When autumn rolls around, gardeners may believe their job is done for the year. However, there are still plenty of things you can do to treat your garden in October. Propagating your fig tree (Ficus ...

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 ...

One of the most common mistakes in propagation is moisture inconsistency, so make sure that the cuttings remain evenly moist — if they dry out, they will die, and if they are too wet, they will rot or ...

Choose a strong, disease-free branch from a mature fig tree. Look for shoots that are about 6-12 inches long with multiple buds, as these will have the best chance of producing roots and new 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 ...

Learn how to grow figs right in your backyard. Every Southern garden should have a fig tree. These small trees or shrubs produce delicious fruit with flavors best experienced ripe from the tree.

Figs are one of the most common fruit trees you’ll find growing in Louisiana backyards. And for many of these fig trees, there’s a name and face and a personal back story behind them. That’s because ...