In my opinion, the easiest fruit to grow in Southeast Texas is the fig—by far! Common figs ( Ficus carica) are unique because ...

Use a potassium-rich fertilizer for your fig tree. Just like fertilizing other fruit trees, providing your fig tree with the right plant food can help it be more productive.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... It is my opinion that by far the easiest fruit to grow in SETX are figs! Common ...

Fig trees require a dormancy period over the wintertime and do not make good houseplants. Inside the house, the growth will be weak and prone to issues from pests.

Fertilize a fig tree if the branches grew less than a foot the previous year. Apply a total of a half-inch to a one-inch pound of actual nitrogen, ...

Young fig trees can be grown in smaller containers, but eventually each tree will require a 15-20 gallon container. Tips for growing figs Figs are easy to grow and are one of the oldest fruits in ...

Greensleeves ( Malus Domestica ‘Greensleeves’) is a popular apple variety for container gardening, as it will reach its ...

Fig trees will grow without being fed, but if you want a bumper crop of tasty figs, use a balanced fertilizer (ex.: 10-10-10) applied every four to six weeks once the first pea-size figs pop out.

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 ...

To add more fig trees to your collection, propagating by cuttings is an easy task. In winter when the plant is dormant, clip off a piece about 8 to 10 inches long. Cut below a node and at the tip ...

Avoid daily watering and use a 2-to-3-inch layer of mulch to slow evaporative losses and improve a fig tree’s health. Also, as your fig tree gets bigger, it will require more water.