Regular pruning is essential to ensure a healthy and productive fig tree. Fig trees (Ficus carica) thrive in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10, though they can also grow in colder areas with ...

Learn how to prune fig trees to keep them healthier and more productive. Homegrown figs are a tasty treat and if you live in a climate where they grow well, it's well worth planting one in your yard.

Also, local garden expert Bill Colvard demonstrates how to properly prune fig trees. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen ...