DEAR JESSICA: I have three fig trees that are each three years old. They are the dark figs. I cover them each year with a layer of burlap, then wrap them in pink fiberglass insulation and finish with ...

As we move inside for the winter to cozy up to the fireplace, we need to remember our smooth-barked and young trees. Using a tree wrap on the trunk of your tree from late fall when tree growth slows ...

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Q: This is the saddest Ficus I’ve ever seen. I bought it in August and thought I followed instructions but now most of the leaves have fallen off. What should I do now? The bare branches seem kind of ...

Answer: In New Jersey, many people successfully grow varieties of common figs like brown turkey, mission, celeste and black figs for years. However, fig trees are evergreen plants in warmer climates ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As the fall garden season winds down, finish the last few outdoor chores. Next on the list for gardeners: a much-deserved nap before the busy holiday season ...