Q. My fig trees are large but didn't bear too much this year. (And what they did bear, the birds got.) Do I need to fertilize? If so, when, how often and with what? -- H.J., Houston A. Figs usually ...

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With April ending, experts say it’s the last chance for crucial fig tree maintenance to ensure a healthy growing season. Key spring tasks include dormant pruning, fertilizing as new growth starts, and ...

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Water the tree only when the soil is almost dry about an inch or two below the soil surface. As for fertilizing, do so only when new growth is beginning. Following all these tips, the leaf drop ...

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