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 ...

Fiddle-leaf figs are notoriously finicky houseplants and need a consistent environment to thrive. Keep them in a humid space ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With its bright, brilliant blooms in a wide range of vibrant colors, bougainvillea is a stunning, ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. The common fig (Ficus carica) is a small tree native to southwest Asia but ...

Most backyard pear trees never reach their true potential, not because of poor soil or lack of sunshine, but because of neglect with the shears. Without intervention, branches crowd together, blocking ...