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

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's a lot to love about fig trees—especially if you're lucky enough to have one in your own backyard.

You might be surprised to learn that figs (Ficus carica) thrive in Western Pennsylvania, with a little help and winter protection, of course. Though many varieties of this fruit have been selected for ...

One of my friends at the pool asked me if we really could grow and harvest the figs in Ohio. From the latest research I have done, what I discovered is yes, you can grow them and there is a potential ...

I just received a branch of a fig tree, and I would like to know how to root it and grow it in a pot or in my backyard. — Leroy Harris Figs are easy to propagate from dormant, hardwood cuttings. Cut ...

Seems like just about everyone likes the idea of growing figs. Perhaps it's some primal attraction for this ancient fruit. The rich, sweet flavor of the tree-ripened fruits is definitely part of the ...

Michael Fanelli was working in Queens as a landscaper when he noticed some unusual trees in the neighborhood. Intrigued, he approached the homeowner and asked what kind they were. When the homeowner ...

Q: When I was growing up, my grandparents in the Bronx had a large fig tree. They went through the ritual of wrapping and covering it every fall. I will never forget the taste of sweet fruit that came ...