How Do You Grow Fig Trees In A Screen Enclosure?
Fig trees are a large, attractive tree with glossy green leaves and branches that spread wider than the tree is tall. For those who enjoy eating figs, the harvest of fruit is an added benefit. Gophers, insects and birds also like to eat figs, so many people grow fig trees in wire enclosures to protect the figs from wildlife. Choose the right spot for your fig tree to ensure healthy growing. Fig trees prefer full sun exposure, consistent watering schedules and plenty of space–these trees and their roots spread and can become disruptive. Protect fig trees from frost and freezing temperatures with mulch during the winter. Prepare the soil for your fig tree. Figs require very fertile soil, so turn up the top 12 inches of your soil with a shovel, and add a mixture of 50 percent loam and 50 percent organic compost to support the tree through time. Enclose your fig tree in a “cage” of wire mesh to protect if from wildlife. When you plant the fig tree, drive a metal rod or wooden stake into t
