Figs are a nutrient packed superfood with benefits that go beyond bone health. Here's what makes them so powerful. Figs have long been valued not only for its delicious taste but also for its health ...

Steep in milk or cream. Steep a few toasted leaves in warm milk or cream for 20 minutes and then remove and discard (or ...

With their rainforest origins, fiddle-leaf figs are picky about watering. It's crucial to strike a balance that doesn't leave ...

This trend has an aesthetic appeal but it also brings some other pros with it. Fiddle leaf figs have several benefits including the ability to improve indoor air quality. Some say people surrounded by ...

A team of researchers tested morin, a plant compound, against gum disease bacteria and found strong antimicrobial benefits.

Fiddle-leaf figs are one of the most high-maintenance — yet popular — houseplants. They are well known for their height and large, lush leaves that resemble a violin. A humidifier can be helpful since ...

When my family moved to Florida in the early '50s, the property purchased by my parents included strange and wonderful things like pecan trees, crape myrtles, a chinaberry tree (oh, no!), and figs. My ...

If you dream of having an indoor jungle, then growing a weeping fig in your home is a no-brainer. These trees are the perfect choice for a statement houseplant, thanks to their with full foliage and ...

One of the most popular houseplants today is the fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata). Yet this arboreal gem is also a candidate ...