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You can plant this low-maintenance fruit tree in your yard for an abundance of tasty fruit. Although the common fig tree (Ficus carica) is native to the Mediterranean and central Asia, many U.S.

The secret to the perfect fig is in your shears. A few strategic cuts turn a tangled thicket into a high-yielding masterpiece ...

Fig trees are one of the easiest fruit trees to grow. Not only can handle extreme heat and drought conditions without affecting fruit quality, but the fruit develops without pollination. Pollination ...

Figs are a classic southern treat that grow especially well in South Central Texas south of the line from Houston to San Antonio. The fruits are prized for their rich sweet taste and are high in ...

The local birds and I have been enjoying the main crop of my garden’s fig tree (Ficus carica “Black Mission”). The tasty experience pleases the bird and leads me to a review of this popular tree. My ...

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 ...

Figs rank among the most popular fruit trees for home gardens in the Monterey Bay area. The common fig (Ficus carica), native to the Mediterranean area, grows easily in local gardens, which are ...

Just because we don’t live in a Mediterranean climate doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy growing the common fig tree (Ficus carica). I first became interested when I noticed what an attractive accent plant ...