Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks—essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new research has found. The team of Kenyan, U.S., Austrian, and Swiss ...

It allows homeowners to prune, trim, or remove trees without permit or application from local governments. In a statement to Spectrum News 13, La Rosa said: ...

Kenyan fig trees can literally turn parts of themselves to stone, using microbes to convert internal crystals into limestone-like deposits that lock away carbon, sweeten surrounding soils, and ...

If you have a fig tree in your garden, this is a perfect time of the year to put them to good use. Fig leaf tea, made from the leaves of the fig tree, has a number of health benefits, some of ...

Dublin City Council (DCC) will trial a more intensive pruning regime, known as pollarding, for around 250 trees throughout the capital.

Josh uses a lot of walls to create garden ‘rooms’ in his backyard. Greening up the walls softens them visually and helps keep outdoor spaces cool. One wall is covered with a creeping fig, but ...

The National Parks Board and the Landscape Industry Association Singapore will develop the first code of practice for pruning tropical trees in urban environments. It is hoped that the new ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A couple weeks ago we discussed various types of fig trees which perform well in ...

There are many preconceived notions about tree root systems. Tree roots are sensitive but tougher than expected. They just need appropriate care.