Fig trees don't need a lot of pruning throughout the year but can benefit from pruning during their dormancy (late winter or ...

Eaten fresh from the tree or cooked in a multitude of dishes, figs are a favorite naturally sweet snack packed with nutritional goodness. One of the oldest “fruits” in recorded history, figs grow on ...

Q. My fig trees are large but didn't bear too much this year. (And what they did bear, the birds got.) Do I need to fertilize? If so, when, how often and with what? -- H.J., Houston A. Figs usually ...

Fiddle leaf figs are popular and generally easy to care for, making them a great fit for anyone looking to add some green to their home Be aware that fiddle leaf figs produce a milky sap that contains ...

QUESTION: I forgot to feed my citrus tree before it started to bloom. Should I still fertilize, or should I wait until the flowering stops? ANSWER: John Jackson, extension citrus specialist with the ...

Being able to harvest fruit and vegetables right from your own backyard is a reward many gardeners look forward to. With so much work put into providing optimal growing conditions and care, it can be ...

Q: One of my two fig trees has produced a few figs. The other one, which is the largest and healthiest tree, has never had a fig on it. Both where planted six years ago. Why is it not producing? A: It ...

My friend has a great fig tree, and I would like to grow one like it in my yard. What is the best way to root a piece of his tree? — Larry Haley Figs are easy to propagate from dormant, hardwood ...