Q: My fig tree is looking distressed lately. I have been watering it regularly, but the leaves are curled, drooping and drying out. I also have a plum tree that is looking sad. All the new leaves are ...

Learn how to grow figs right in your backyard. Every Southern garden should have a fig tree. These small trees or shrubs produce delicious fruit with flavors best experienced ripe from the tree.

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 ...