Creeping fig is a popular vining plant that makes an excellent houseplant choice, perfect for terrariums or trailing from pots. This adaptable vine can withstand different sunlight exposures, from ...

Among misleading botanical names, creeping fig — Ficus pumila — ranks high on the list. That’s because the name translates to ‘’dwarf’’ or ‘’puny’’ fig, and there’s nothing puny about this ...

Q: We have a wall covered in creeping fig. How can we protect it from freezing this winter?Sondra Cundiff, email A: Ask at your local nursery if they sell frost cloth. This is a lightweight polyester ...

Q: I would like to grow creeping fig to give the brick on our house a more "aged" look. Is there any problem with this? — Susan Williams A: I'm not a big fan of fig (or ivy) growing on a wall. The ...