"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 ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In this episode of the Weekend Gardener, John Dromgoole shows how to plant fig trees. He also highlights the different types of fig trees you can plant. His dog is a fan of them all!

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.

Growing your own fruit at home may sound like it requires a lot of time and effort for healthy trees and bumper harvests. But it does not always require long hours of arduous care and maintenance ...