Small Gardens And Growing Fruit Trees

Almost monthly we find that we are being fed a new diet or exercise plan specially created to encourage us to change the way we lead our lives.

It is true that we all should really examine closely our current behaviour with a view to eating a lot  more fresh vegetables and fruit and increasing our exercise levels. One thing we might want to do is  to consider cultivating 1 or 2 fruit trees in our yard. However, as most backyards are only limited in space, it is highly likely that you might be rather restricted in what you can do.

Most of us understand well that organic fruit and vegetables are immensely better for us than the alternatives but the increased cost is commonly too much. We also know that the more fresh the veg or fruit is the  more minerals and vitamins it will have. By cultivating our own fruit trees we can cultivate organic fruit at an extremely low cost also, because it can be harvested immediately before use, such fruit is also at its freshest.

Most of us live in an urban environment where it is common to have yards which afford only an immensely small place in which to grow a garden. Such yards are highly unsuitable for large mature trees which can be the cause of a number of problems. The roots can encroach upon foundations, branches can grow up against walls and windows and they also restrict the sunlight. The most obvious problem is that such a huge item in a little space will simply appear out of place.

Even in the smallest of backyards something immensely wonderfull can be created. Professional contractors can create the most incredible plans but, with a a small amount of time and effort, it is possible to do this yourself. To do it properly you will need to read up a little to understand which are the best shrubs, trees and plants to utilize and the best way to use them.

If you have a tiny garden the addition of a fruit tree will add beauty and interest. In the spring the tree will be covered in amazing looking, and gorgeous smelling, blossom. By the time of fall the tree will be covered in ripe fruit perfect for the picking. Even in the winter a fruit tree can still look incredibly interesting and such a tree could act as a focal point.

It is now possible to buy dwarf types of fruit tree, these are formed by grafting the main stem of a fruit tree to specific dwarf root stock. Modern dwarf root stock, such as M9, is more reliable than older types of dwarf root stock. M9 root stock can cause a fruit tree to develop incredibly small while still being able to grow a vastly increased amount of fruit.

Modern compact fruit trees can be grown in small gardens as the dwarf variety produces a large amount of fruit from the smallest of bushes. A dwarf fruit tree will not often be larger than 1.8m high but the growth rate can be reduced a little further by growing it in a container. By following a carefully planned pruning regime you can restrict the growth while retaining a aesthetic structure.

Amongst the most useful of fruit trees for the gardening enthusiast with only a small backyard, is the spur apple tree. While the tree is still able to grow to about  1.8m in height it has such an upright habit that it often looks rather strange covered in an incredible number of of ripened apples.

Besides as apple trees there are dwarf varieties of fruit tree such as plums, figs, nectarines, pears, cherries and more.