Make new plants to keep for yourself or share with friends and family. Olga Peshkova / Getty Images Fiddle leaf figs (Ficus lyrata) are popular houseplants known for their beautiful, large leaves.

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Make new plants to keep for yourself or share with friends and family. Olga Peshkova / Getty Images Fiddle leaf figs (Ficus lyrata ...

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 ...

Believe it or not, wintertime is the perfect opportunity to prepare for the growing season. There are plenty of tasks to accomplish around the garden ahead of spring. It's a great time to propagate ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Believe it or not, wintertime is the perfect opportunity to prepare for the growing season. There are plenty of tasks to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There's a lot to love about fig trees—especially if you're lucky enough to have one in your own backyard. They have visually ...

Answer: The short answer: Not now. Fig trees (Ficus carica) are one of the relatively few species that propagate easier from hardwood cuttings than softwood. Hardwood just means dormant, older growth.

My fiddle leaf fig vacationed outdoors this summer. During my hurricane preparations, I noticed one stem is too tall for its indoor home. Can I cut it off and propagate new figs from it? I haven't ...