Severe pruning — a.k.a. “coat racking” — is never good for ficus and other evergreen trees, but pruning during high heat is even worse. Evergreen trees like the ficus that were heavily pruned outside ...

Mid to late winter is generally the best time to prune trees, according to our Garden Editor and in-house Master Gardener, Tiffany Selvey. "Most trees benefit from pruning while they're dormant ...

Fig trees (Ficus carica) thrive in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10, though they can also grow in colder areas with proper protection. In addition to providing shade and beauty to your yard—not to ...

EncinitasEncinitas — It could cost $1.2 million over the next five years to prune all of downtown’s huge ficus street trees and repair root-caused cracks in the city’s sidewalks, a new report states.

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. Can you tell me what is wrong with my hibiscus and what I should do? I noticed ...

Update on Wednesday, July 19 at 3:01 PM: A city controller found that no permit has been pulled to trim the ficus trees outside of Universal’s Gate 8. “UPDATE: With cooperation from the Bureau of ...

Mission Local has even more matching funds! Every dollar you give in June is doubled until we hit $85,000! About 65% of our revenue comes from individuals like you — help support a growing local ...

Ficus trees outside Universal Studios were severely cut back in July, reducing shade for striking actors and writers and potentially harming the trees' long-term health. (Chris Pizzello / Invision / ...