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How to wrap a fig tree for the winter
Photo credit: Ed Betz
It's almost Thanksgiving, and you know what that means -- time to wrap the fig tree. Growing figs on Long Island is easy. But getting trees to survive the winter takes a bit of work and dedication. Here's how it's done:
Never use any plastic materials for any part of the process.
1. When the tree is young, for the first few year or two, it’s a good idea to cut...