When LAist senior editor Suzanne Levy discovered there was a fig tree in her new backyard, she was thrilled. She didn't realize she'd be sharing its bounty with a tenacious sweet-toothed squirrel. The ...

Fiddle-leaf figs are notoriously finicky houseplants and need a consistent environment to thrive. Keep them in a humid space ...

I like maximising growing space for food crops, so in this example, I have a fig tree growing in a container with an ...

“All major fruit tree species tend to do better with spring planting,” Slack says. But it’s important to work around frost warnings. “Potted trees, if dormant, are fine once the soil thaws,” she adds.

Jesus tells the story of a fig tree that’s been taking up space in a vineyard for three years without bearing any fruit. The ...

Fertilizing in fall helps your lawn build strong roots now for a greener, healthier yard next spring. Match fertilizer to your grass type and season, measure your lawn, and apply evenly with a rotary ...

You’d be surprised how long some trees last…if properly maintained…and how soon the trees will start to produce.

Fall is typically known as harvest season, but you can plant plenty of fruit trees in your backyard during this season.

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look forward to ...

Most gardeners wait until spring to plant fruit trees, but these varieties actually thrive when planted now and reward you ...

If you love figs, you may have heard some unsettling lore about them: that every fig hides a wasp, because these insects need to crawl inside and die in order for the fruit to grow. But are there ...