Growing lemon trees in containers isn't hard if you give them light, water, and good soil. Here are some tips for growing and ...
With the 7 easiest dwarf fruit trees to grow in containers or mini garden, you no longer need a proper garden in order to test out your gardening skills. Generally, throughout history, gardening has ...
For a hint of the Mediterranean, try a fig tree like 'Brown Turkey'. They thrive in pots and actually bear fruit better when ...
If you own or rent a small patch of sun, you can grow apples. So-called dwarf fruit trees, a.k.a. patio apples, are gateway plants for budding urban permaculturists. One of the first things I did when ...
It is truly AMAZING how much fruit diminutive (a.k.a. dwarf, tiny) trees can produce in a small amount of space. This is great news for urban and suburban farmers, even if you are farming in pots on a ...
You’d be surprised how long some trees last…if properly maintained…and how soon the trees will start to produce.
A dwarf mulberry tree in the garden - Andrew Fletcher/Shutterstock When you think of a dwarf fruit tree, you probably envision a fairly diminutive plant that's not likely to get any taller than around ...
Many people love fresh fruit, but it isn’t easy to grow in today’s smaller yards. Luckily, many dwarf fruit trees are available that fit well in compact landscapes, but they will likely need to be ...
Most gardeners wait until spring to plant fruit trees, but these varieties actually thrive when planted now and reward you ...
Take a drive through the heart of Washington’s apple growing region and you might think the industry has gone bust. Where have all the orchards gone? They’re still there — they’re just ...
Q. I live on a hillside and want to plant an apricot and a peach tree. I’m a bit confused on which variety to plant. I also have a height restriction. Would dwarf trees be an option? A. Dwarf fruit ...