Have you ever dreamed of walking into your garden and plucking a perfectly ripe, sun-warmed fig straight from the branch? It’s a gardener’s fantasy for a reason—figs are pure, jammy sweetness, a true luxury you can grow yourself. But as you start planning, a common question trips up many aspiring fig growers: are fig trees…
That sinking feeling. You walk past your gorgeous fiddle leaf fig, the one that was the statement piece of your living room, and you see it: a newly dropped leaf on the floor. Or maybe it’s the brown spots creeping across those iconic, violin-shaped leaves. Your heart drops. We’ve all been there, trust me. Fiddle…
You peer at your gorgeous Fiddle Leaf Fig, and your heart sinks. What are those tiny, reddish-brown spots dotting its beautiful new leaves? Panic sets in. Is it a pest? A disease? Did you do something wrong? Take a deep breath. I know that feeling well, and I promise you, you’ve come to the right…
Has your beloved fig tree outgrown its spot, or is it simply not getting the sunshine it deserves? Maybe you’re redesigning your garden, or even moving to a new home and can’t bear to leave your fig behind. I see it all the time in my own garden and with fellow enthusiasts—a perfectly healthy plant…
We’ve all been there. You finish your morning coffee, look at the filter full of dark, rich grounds, and think, “This has to be good for something.” You glance over at your magnificent, yet notoriously fussy, fiddle leaf fig and a lightbulb goes off. It’s a plant, it’s organic matter—it must be a match made…
Let’s be honest for a moment. You’ve stared at your gorgeous fiddle leaf fig, admired its huge, violin-shaped leaves, and then noticed it… a fine layer of household dust dulling its magnificent shine. It’s a moment every plant parent has, turning that vibrant green into a muted, lackluster version of its former self. Don’t worry,…
Have you ever stood in your garden, looking at a lush, leafy fig tree that stubbornly refuses to produce a single delicious fruit? It’s a classic gardener’s puzzle, and one that often leads down a rabbit hole of confusing information. You start wondering, “Did I get the wrong kind? Do I need two trees? Is…
Let’s be honest, shall we? Owning a Fiddle Leaf Fig can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions. One week, it’s a stunning, leafy masterpiece. The next, it’s dropping leaves and sporting brown spots, leaving you wondering where you went wrong. I see you, and I’ve been there too. Most of the time, this drama comes…
Is your beloved weeping fig (Ficus benjamina) looking a little… wild? Maybe it’s getting leggy, sparse in the middle, or just taking over your living room. You know it needs a trim, but the thought of taking sharp shears to your plant can be downright intimidating. What if you cut too much? What if you…