by Jennifer Poindexter Would you like to introduce a new berry to your landscape? Have you considered growing American beautyberries? This plant is a three to eight foot tall shrub which produces purple or white berries. Its botanical name is callicarpa. When translated, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Fig Trees, Explained
by Bethany Hayes Growing fruit trees feels like a daunting task, but one of the easiest fruit trees for beginners to grow is figs. Figuring out how to grow fig trees is a lot easier than you imagine. These trees grow in warm locations and some cooler regions, depending on … [Read more...]
Can a fig tree be poisonous?
QUESTION: Can a fig tree be poisonous? I thought figs are food, so how could that be? Doesn't make sense to me. - Jeanne F ANSWER: Yes, it can be poisonous in certain situations. If you have pets or small children around a fig tree be careful. Fig trees produce a white sap. … [Read more...]
How to Grow a Peach Tree from a Pit
by Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever eaten a peach and wondered how to turn the seed into a tree at no cost to you? It could be possible depending upon the type of peach you’re eating as some have specific pollination needs you may not be able to meet with a single … [Read more...]
Can you grow a fig tree from a cutting?
QUESTION: Can you grow a fig tree from a cutting? One of my neighbors has a really nice fig and I was thinking about getting a cutting from it. Don't worry, I was going to ask permission first! :-) - Laura S ANSWER: Yes, you can. It’s a simple process that’s like propagating … [Read more...]
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