Growing figs on Long Island is easy. But getting trees to survive the winter takes a bit of work and dedication. Here's how it's done: Never use any plastic materials for any part of the process. 1.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Really, it is hard to kill a fig tree. There might be a year or two where the thing doesn't fruit or it reawakens in late June as opposed to early May after the final frost. (Oh ...

When you walk or drive around Staten Island and see what looks like a mummy with a bucket for a hat you immediately know that an Italian-American owns that property -- and their fig tree is taking its ...

Q: This is the saddest Ficus I’ve ever seen. I bought it in August and thought I followed instructions but now most of the leaves have fallen off. What should I do now? The bare branches seem kind of ...

Q: I would like to try to grow a fig tree. I live in Lebanon and was told it is somewhat difficult because figs have to be protected during the winter. I'm not sure how to do this. Any help would be ...

Q: My fig tree has not produced any fruit for the past two years. What should I do? A: A few things can explain that. Most likely in our region is winter damage to the branches or winter kill of the ...

A reader from Atco writes: I thought I had lost my 15-year-old fig tree this year. I uncovered it as I usually do and noticed there were no new buds or new growth. By the middle of June, I cut all the ...