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Williamson, GA on Sep 22, 2011

I want to plant a fig tree in an area where I am building a three foot tall retaining wall out of stacking stones.

1. How far from the retaining wall should I plant the fig tree or does it matter?

2. I am back filling the retaining wall with field dirt that is red clay. Should I amend the soil for the fig tree?

3. I hope to have a flower/vegatable garden going about 6 feet along wall. Should I put in a foot of top soil in that area or can I just add composted horse manure? Bill in Williamson, GA

2 Comments

Walter Reeves Decatur, GA

A healthy fig will grow to 15' x 20'; the roots are not a problems but make sure there is enough space for the top growth to expand.
Figs will do a lot better in amended soil than id red clay
I've made garden beds both ways. Bagged topsoil is not sufficient...have screened (or enriched) topsoil delivered. Otherwise thoroughly mix a 2" layer of manure with a 2" layer of river sand to a depth of 8" in the clay.

on Sep 22, 2011 · Like 0
Mike and Anne Raleigh, NC

Bill, I saw a well established fig bush at the North Carolina Governor's Mansion. It was about as big as the first house my wife and I lived in. Figs don't need a lot of fertilizer, They are fairly drought tolerant, but give them an inch of water a week for the fist year and mulch them well. Brown Turkey and Celeste are among the best varieties here.

on Sep 22, 2011 · Like 0