How to Prune a Young Fig Tree Pruning young fig trees is essential for establishing their overall shape, especially if you're growing them in pots, says Sideman. Wait to prune newly planted fig ...

Learn how to prune fig trees to keep them healthier and more productive.

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 ...

Find out how to prune fruit trees properly, plus tips for timing your pruning right.

I have finally gotten around to working on my mixed shrub and perennial borders at home. A number of tree seedlings have moved in as well as other miscellaneous weeds. Simply weeding and reducing ...

Most varieties of figs do extremely well in the New Orleans area — sometimes, it seems, a little too well. Many fig trees are treated as a “plant it and forget about it” tree, attended only ...

Prune fig trees in winter after the coldest temperatures have passed. Remove enough of the plant to keep its growth at a manageable height, typically no more than 1/3 of the plant at one time.