Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

Plant the tree: Place the banana plant in the hole upright, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with or slightly above the ground. Backfill with soil, gently firming it down as you go. Water ...

Growing a potted fig tree is a rewarding process, and can be done year-round with the right conditions. Place the container outside during the summer and bring it back inside if you live in a region ...

With the cost of avocados constantly rising, never mind the food miles accrued from shipping and the social issues surrounding avocado farming, the thought of growing your own guacamole base is ...

A patio with a range of trees in containers - Piranka/Getty Images Growing your own produce is an exciting and incredibly rewarding experience. However, many of us aren't lucky enough to have big ...

Plums are truly a top-notch fruit, but could you ever grow one from a seed in your own yard? If you're up to the challenge, ...

Deciding when to plant a fruit tree depends on several factors. The ideal planting time for bare-root trees is different from the planting time for container-grown trees. The type of fruit tree, as ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Fruit trees are always a great addition to your garden. As well as looking pretty and making your garden smell great, they also provide quicker and cheaper fruit options than supermarkets and are ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Here’s all you need to know, plus learn how to successfully grow vegetables and herbs in a contained space. So you’ve always ...

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