For nearly ten years, the fig tree in my backyard had been part of my daily routine. I planted it as a tiny sapling after my ...

Pruning is at the top of the to-do list in your July garden. Prune out water sprouts — vigorous shoots on the inside of a ...

Fig trees have a certain elegance about them, which leads many gardeners to mistakenly believe they're far too complicated to ...

A July peach-tree prune can look dramatic — even a little nerve-racking — but more gardeners are finding that cutting back ...

A step-by-step guide to cultivating delicious figs at home. Figs are a delightful option for home gardeners, combining sweet, rich flavor and ease of care. Once established, fig trees require minimal ...

There’s something magical about growing your own sweet snacks and plucking a piece of fruit from a branch you’ve tended. But ...

Growing a fig tree is one of the easiest ways to bring a holiday feel to your garden, with its large, sculptural leaves and sweet, sun-ripened fruit. Whether planted in the ground or grown in a ...

Jenni This is gripeweed or chamberbitter (Phyllanthus urinaria), a common summer annual weed. You may not ever totally get rid of it, but you can manage it. Chamberbitter growing in beds can be ...

Plants limited by lack of sufficient water have already begun to favorably respond to more recent rains.

Whether you have a sunny balcony, terrace or patio, these fruit plants are well suited to container gardening and can reward you with fresh harvests at home ...

Mary Alice Russell is a Southern Living fellow who is starting her career in lifestyle journalism. Primarily focused on social media and digital production, Mary Alice is excited to hone her skills ...