Fiddle leaf figs are a popular houseplant, but if you want more than one, purchasing them can get expensive. Here's how to ...

Sacred fig trees grow large when planted in the ground, but in containers, they stay relatively small, making them easy to ...

Creeping vines climbing a textured exterior grey wall and white window frames. - MuhtadiR/Shutterstock If the name doesn't make you wary, the plant's behavior will: creeping fig (Ficus pumila) has a ...

If the name doesn't make you wary, the plant's behavior will: creeping fig (Ficus pumila) has a way of turning charm into chaos fast. Native to Eastern Asia, creeping fig thrives in a variety of ...

Wait until fall frost kills tall phlox before pruning to the ground; fall pruning is keeps powdery mildew at bay. Regular deadheading and light trimming encourage bushier growth, extend blooming, and ...

Kem Ormond is a features writer for The Country. She’s also a keen gardener. This week, she’s waiting patiently to see her grape vine burst into leaf. Table grapes are typically characterised by their ...

How can I stop birds digging up seeds? TAMMY: You can try covering the area with up-ended wire baskets. Things like old hanging basket frames work beautifully. They let the light and water through but ...

Costa finds out how to choose a chook breed, Sophie plants for buzz pollinators, Jerry has tips for living with possums, Millie explores a backyard wildlife corridor, and we meet an ornithologist ...

Dear Neil: My red oak is about 10 years old. Some of the leaves are starting to look distressed, so I looked closely. I noticed small red ants climbing up and down the trunk almost as if they are ...

Q: My red oak is about 10 years old. Some of the leaves are starting to look distressed, so I looked closely. I noticed small red ants climbing up and down the trunk, almost as if they are harvesting ...

Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is nature's answer to the high-maintenance lawn. This low-growing perennial herb forms dense, mat-like spreads that rarely exceed 3 inches in height, making it an ...