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 ...

A team of researchers from across the nation has discovered that calcium can restore tree deterioration caused by acid rain. The study, which involved researchers from UC Berkeley, Cornell University, ...

Why timing matters: Figs need fertilizer only during active growth phases—too late in the season can cause tender growth vulnerable to frost. Choosing fertilizer type: Organic options release ...