This time of year, you may notice that your fig trees look pretty terrible. This is nothing to be alarmed about; for the most part, figs are extremely hardy and easy to grow in the New Orleans area.

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 ...

Q: The leaves on my fig tree are covered in brown spots and some are falling off. What can I do? A: The most likely culprit of these symptoms is a common fungal disease called Fig Rust, caused by the ...

Learn how to prune fig trees to keep them healthier and more productive. Homegrown figs are a tasty treat and if you live in a climate where they grow well, it's well worth planting one in your yard.

Q: I was given a fig tree this past summer. It is healthy looking but is dropping leaves on a daily basis. I have it in a northern, indirect sunlight location. I water the tree once a week and ...

The next plant I plan to buy for myself (and not for a garden client) will definitely be a fig tree. I usually harvest figs from my clients’ trees, and any fruit that goes uneaten I turn into yummy ...