Sacred fig trees grow large when planted in the ground, but in containers, they stay relatively small, making them easy to ...

Fig fruit grows on old and new growth. Pruning back will delay fruit production, but if you're growing figs in a container and sheltering them from the winter cold, you should prune them for the best ...

For a hint of the Mediterranean, try a fig tree like 'Brown Turkey'. They thrive in pots and actually bear fruit better when ...

Fruit trees in pots can bring flowers, fragrance, and tasty fruits to any space. They are very rewarding to grow but some gardeners may be put off by a perceived notion of them being high-maintenance.

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 ...

Pat Morgan of Westlake Village wrote to the SoCal Garden Clinic to ask: My fig tree was started from a cutting three years ago and was recently transplanted to our atrium. It has been in a container ...

Much frustration surrounds growing plants in containers outdoors, probably due to exaggerated expectations. If you want safety where container planting is concerned, confine your choices to cacti and ...

“All major fruit tree species tend to do better with spring planting,” Slack says. But it’s important to work around frost warnings. “Potted trees, if dormant, are fine once the soil thaws,” she adds.