I went out there and fixed it.  I took 7 leaves off, add more medium and wrapped it up. I used the handles on the grocery bags to tie it up - seemed to work well, easier then trying to tie the string on it.  Then wrapped in foil.

Nice JoAnn! I'll be trying this method next year- getting too cool here to try it now .

Looks good.

That's a nice, healthy tree. I'm sure it will work. I did my first few air layers over the past couple months, and they are almost fool-proof. :)

Previous thread: http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/Help-now-please!!!!!!!!!!-6020827

edit:  opps, the link to Jo-Ann's previous thread does not translate well. Don't know how to fix it.

Gina, is this what you were talking about?

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/fig/msg070227508091.html

Ok .....Sorry

Good luck with it JoAnn. Next year you will likely be airlayering a lot more as I think you will like the results.