"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's a lot to love about fig trees—especially if you're lucky enough to have one in your own backyard.

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.

Our goal is the “Right Tree, Right Place”! Sounds simple, but this goal has a lot of moving parts. Planning needs to come first! The right tree: What is your goal? Summer shade and winter sun ...