Brown leaves on a tree can be a sign of many different problems. If your fig tree's (Ficus carica) leaves are turning brown, you might be anxious to take action and save your tree. But, depending on ...

Regular pruning is essential to ensure a healthy and productive fig tree. Fig trees (Ficus carica) thrive in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10, though they can also grow in colder areas with proper ...

Researchers have been studying the effect of rising temperatures on the lifespan of pollinating fig wasps. The findings show that the wasps lived much shorter lives at high temperatures, which would ...

Squirrel eating from backyard bird feeder. Photo by Randy L. Rasmussen (Randy L. Rasmussen) When the slugs are chomping the hostas or the weeds have taken over the garden, get the answers you need ...

Figs are a delightful option for home gardeners, combining sweet, rich flavor and ease of care. Once established, fig trees require minimal maintenance, are drought-tolerant, and can adapt to various ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Figs are successful forest trees with some 900 separate species worldwide.