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 ...

A viewer named John recently shared a photo of his 10-foot ficus plant that lives inside his home, and it has a touching story attached. John got the plant as a seedling as a present for his wife when ...

Golden Gem ficus (Ficus altissima "Golden Gem") is a beautiful hybrid. In warm tropical weather of its native habitat, it can grow to a very sizeable tree — up to 100 feet. In central Ohio, Golden Gem ...

Tammy provides care tips for fiddle-leaf figs and suggests some fuss-free alternatives. The beauty of fiddle-Leaf figs (Ficus lyrata) comes at a price - they can be a very fussy plant. So if yours is ...

I have a question I hope you can help me with. I have a ficus tree in the house we've had for about four years. Even though we have vaulted ceilings, it is getting a bit out of hand. Can I prune it?

Ficus ruby, featuring shiny green leaves with pink, red, and cream edges, is more than just a plant; it's a statement piece ...

March ushers in the countdown to spring and the outdoor gardening season. While waiting, spiff up the indoor plants, direct-seed cool crops and annuals under lights and finish outdoor pruning before ...

Q: Don't laugh, but I have a ficus tree that needs professional help. Since we brought it home, it has flourished, shooting to the ceiling of our apartment and reaching out in many directions. I love ...

Q. My husband and I are having an argument about having a live plant in our bedroom. When we were in high school, we learned that plants would release oxygen during the day and carbon dioxide at night ...