Saving my fig trees.

I have a brown turkey, a celeste and a black jack fig tree. I planted them on the south side of my house against a wall. They have been there for approximately 5 years. The first year, I overfertilized, I think. The second and third years did pretty well and I was getting a fair amount of figs from all 3 trees. I cut the trees back somewhat on fourth year. In the late fall. Just enough to open the tree up and take down some of the height. Last year a friend “helped” me while I was not home and drastically cut the trees back. In the spring. Basically took a power saw straight across the middle of the trees. I had only a few small figs. Since that time, I haven’t done anything for fear of doing further harm. I am in zone 7b. Munford, TN. I have attached photos. Is there any hope for my trees? I love them and the figs they produce. I really want to give them the best care possible. Any help you can give is greatly appreciated.

Posted by Dorothy Jones on May 7, 2021