There was time when one of the hallmarks of Palm Beach was thick hedges of ficus benjamina towering above the sidewalks to provide privacy for the homes beyond them. But times are changing. This past ...

Most gardeners are familiar with just a few kinds of fig plants, classified botanically as Ficus. But Ficus is a genus of 800 species of trees, shrubs and vines mostly native to India, Africa and ...

The first plant I bought when I arrived in Florida from the Boston area was a ficus, or weeping fig. I could not resist. A similar-size tree would have cost three times as much up North. Because ficus ...

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When the going gets tough, the tough get going indoors, especially during heat waves. If you are like me, the heat is really taking a toll on your gardening activities this summer. I garden because I ...

Choosing the right types of bonsai trees is key to growing them successfully. If you're looking for suggestions for growing indoors, it's worth knowing that tropical and sub-tropical tree species can ...

Q. We purchased a ficus that outgrew our interior. We planted it outside 6-8 feet from our property line. I am told it can cause foundation damage and should be removed. Is that true? — Warner ...