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 ...

A question for Dan Gill: Could you give me some tips on how to pollinate figs? I have a 2 1/2-year-old tree full of green figs, but they never turn ripe. The figs fall off, and more continue to come ...

Question: I have had a fig tree for seven years. The tree grows beautifully, but no figs. My neighbor's tree produces beautiful figs. Why don't I get any figs? Answer: One of the easiest and most ...

Most gardeners wait until spring to plant fruit trees, but these varieties actually thrive when planted now and reward you ...

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 ...

To combat global warming, it is said to plant many trees. Trees grow through photosynthesis, which absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂), a greenhouse gas, and converts it into carbohydrates. A tree that is ...

If you love figs, you may have heard some unsettling lore about them: that every fig hides a wasp, because these insects need ...

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 ...

If you’re a serious foodie, you might consider a fig tree for your landscape for a few reasons. Not only are figs super-simple to grow, but they also make attractive landscape trees. Plant your trees ...

True fig lovers are well-practiced in the art of patience. We watch the calendar, dreaming of summer and the fruit's silky, sappy flesh. The season lasts through June and July, with another crop from ...