I read that you don't want the figs close to the house cuz they can damage your foundation by sucking up all the moisture or getting under the slab you don't have any problems with your foundation or worries?
Hi there! I wouldn't want to advise you about planting fig trees close to your house. I'm not familiar with what type of foundation you have or anything else about your individual situation. Personally, I've had fig trees planted next to my home for 44 years and I grew up with relatives that also had them growing against their houses for as far back as I can remember. In all that time, there has never been a problem that I am aware of. Still, it should be a personal decision based on your individual situation, and I can't advise you on that decision. Sorry! Good luck and Happy Figs! Lou Monti
When did you cut your RDB back to 2'? My Chicago Hardy died back to the ground (I'm zone 7a also) and now multiple new branches are coming up from the ground should I remove some or let them all grow?
Well, that depends on many factors. Here is an important few. If your not going to cover and protect, then I would let the tree form an aimless bush form, as many Die Backers do. However, if your plan is to intercede with the inevitable, and to make winterization modifications, then, I would remove less desirable branches and attempt to shape the tree so as to aid in its future production. Good luck! Lou Monti
Great video Lou! Great message too! “Love your figs, they’ll love you back!”
Excellent, I've just learned the variety of my fig. Thank you so very much, and I love this fig and I baby my fig tree.
Im in LB , NJ You have became one of my figures to follow ......! Thank's a lot for all your videos men .....!
It is getting cold in LB . NJ I will re pot my trees i the beginning on the new year following your instructions .........!
I read that you don't want the figs close to the house cuz they can damage your foundation by sucking up all the moisture or getting under the slab you don't have any problems with your foundation or worries?
Hi there! I wouldn't want to advise you about planting fig trees close to your house. I'm not familiar with what type of foundation you have or anything else about your individual situation. Personally, I've had fig trees planted next to my home for 44 years and I grew up with relatives that also had them growing against their houses for as far back as I can remember. In all that time, there has never been a problem that I am aware of. Still, it should be a personal decision based on your individual situation, and I can't advise you on that decision. Sorry! Good luck and Happy Figs! Lou Monti
Great video! and I will order these birds to protect my figs :)
i agree with you, i am careful with my selections too.
When did you cut your RDB back to 2'? My Chicago Hardy died back to the ground (I'm zone 7a also) and now multiple new branches are coming up from the ground should I remove some or let them all grow?
Well, that depends on many factors. Here is an important few. If your not going to cover and protect, then I would let the tree form an aimless bush form, as many Die Backers do. However, if your plan is to intercede with the inevitable, and to make winterization modifications, then, I would remove less desirable branches and attempt to shape the tree so as to aid in its future production. Good luck! Lou Monti
Hi pls recommend a place I can buy figs live in New Jersey and the best 2 plants to grow
Lou, does your owl do the job for you ? I want to get one too. ha ha
Thank Sir!
I saw one of your comments , about not mulching , does that apply to figs in arizona as well? Thanks!
No, it does not.