AUSTIN (KXAN) — In this episode of the Weekend Gardener, John Dromgoole shows how to plant fig trees. He also highlights the different types of fig trees you can plant. His dog is a fan of them all!

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.

The genetic diversity of fig trees (Ficus carica L.) is a cornerstone for their long‐term survival, adaptability and agricultural value. Research in both traditional agroecosystems and controlled ...