Looking for a new houseplant to add to your ever-growing collection? The National Garden Bureau makes it easy with this ...

Spotlight on ficus: The National Garden Bureau has named the ficus its 2026 houseplant of the year, highlighting its diverse styles and decorative appeal. Diverse and adaptable: Ficus plants range ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sure, the tallest trees on Earth are coastal redwoods, with one topping out at 380 feet. But the largest trees? They’re ficus trees. The champion ficus (the fig family) is thought to be a specimen ...

Even though it’s easier than ever to buy plants online, keeping them alive is still a challenge. So we’re digging up everything you need to care for every type of houseplant. Welcome to Plant Week.