Q: My fig tree has not produced any fruit for the past two years. What should I do? A: A few things can explain that. Most likely in our region is winter damage to the branches or winter kill of the ...

Many fruit crops, such as most apple varieties, have to be cross-pollinated, meaning you need to grow more than one apple tree in order for them to bear fruit. Pollen from a different variety of apple ...

Fig trees (Ficus carica) are shrubs or small trees that thrive in warm climates, tolerating droughts and heat. They are grown for their abundance of fruits that are known for their distinct, sweet ...

Maintaining a happy and healthy fig tree is essential if you want to get tasty and juicy fruit, and the key to keeping one in top health is to prune it properly. However, there's an art to this task ...

South African researchers published a new study that provides valuable information for fig growers. The scientists evaluated the number of fruit, budbreak, and shoot growth on 1-year-old shoots for ...

Figs are one of the most widely planted fruit trees in home landscapes in Louisiana. They thrive in the New Orleans area and are remarkably easy to take care of. With little effort, they will produce ...

Start with the right pot size. Young fruit trees should generally be potted in a 5- to 10-gallon container. Gradually ...

A winter garden is an excellent way for gardeners to keep themselves busy and extend the growing season. But the problem is that many plants go dormant in winter, so finding a cold-hardy fruit tree ...

Dear Helen: I have two fig trees. One, a Desert King, yields a big first crop. The other, smaller fig tree (unknown variety) does not get a first crop that ripens. The first crop figs do not develop ...