Miniature trees have become a popular way to grow fruit in backyards. Dwarf and semi-dwarf trees are smaller than standard varieties, but they mature and produce fruit more quickly. "Smaller trees are ...

If there's one aspect of gardening where size really matters, it's fruit growing. Until fairly recently, unless you had a patch the size of a car park, picking your own apples, pears and the like was ...

For the past few years, I’ve moved a puny Meyer lemon tree indoors for winter and back out in spring, trying to coax a fruit or two out of the reluctant little thing. The thought of growing citrus is ...

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 ...

Q: I am interested in planting a fruit tree in my yard. After reading your blog, I was thinking of a fig tree, but I have been told that they can get very large. I wanted it to stay under 8 feet tall ...

Saturday's article on dwarf and miniature fruit trees was inspired by our own recent investigation into miniature fruit trees, that coincided with learning about a local orchard that had removed all ...

What are the best fruit trees for small gardens? Miniature and dwarf fruit trees are ideal for container growing on a balcony or patio, or for establishing in a small garden, either trained against a ...

Like many homeowners, we would love to grow a wide variety of edibles at home, including fruit, but we’re limited by the size of our backyard. If you are interested in growing your own mini orchard ...

Whether you're a gardening expert or a novice beginner, there's no reason why you can't create your own orchard in your backyard or on your patio. If you've been yearning for fresh, homegrown fruit ...