Planting areas: USDA Zones 8 to 10. Some varieties developed for zones 5 to 7. Size: Up to 15 feet tall by 15 feet wide. Fruit season: Early summer and late summer or early fall. Exposure: Full sun.

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - If you are willing to wheel a tree in and out of your house (or heated patio) twice a year, welcome to the wide world of container tree options. By taking freezing ...

* What it is: Fignomenal is a recently introduced dwarf fig tree that’s geared to growing in pots. It’s capable of delivering fresh figs for weeks to northern gardeners. Discovered by Lloyd Traven at ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: thejoyofplants.co.uk A lovely way to inject some color and life into your outdoor spaces ...

I like maximising growing space for food crops, so in this example, I have a fig tree growing in a container with an undergrowth of banana mint! The mint helps as a companion by keeping the weeds and ...

arol Gorenberg writes: I planted a white Genoa fig tree nine years ago and have kept it compact and nicely shaped to form the focal point of my small, sunny West Santa Rosa yard. It is beautiful and ...

Whether you have a small yard or even just a petite patio space, it's possible to still grow trees to add depth, color, and interest. Love the look of stately birch and magnolia trees, but don't have ...

Last year, I purchased a dwarf fig, bare root, from Duluth Trading Company out of Michigan. It grew well this summer in a pot outside. As the temperatures cooled this fall, it seemed to go dormant. I ...

No matter the size of your garden—or lack thereof—you can grow your favorite fruits at home. Container gardening is the ideal solution for small growing spaces, allowing you to cultivate a vibrant ...