Growing your own fruit not only gives you a tasty harvest, but it beautifies your property. And nothing will turn your backyard into a luscious oasis like an orchard of dwarf fruit trees. You don't ...

A dwarf fruit tree consists of at least two parts that are grafted together: The lower portion, the rootstock, has more effect on the tree's growth rate and ultimate height. The upper portion grows ...

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 you love fruit but have never planted an orchard of your own due to space constraints, you might want to consider grafted fruit trees. The Three Rivers Fruit Growers Club works to graft trees and ...

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 ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Every year, more and more people are revamping their yards to bring in new plants, shrubs and trees that will not only make their landscape beautiful, but will also help feed their family. In many ...

• “The Backyard Orchardist – A Complete Guide to Growing Fruit Trees in the Home Garden,” by Stella Otto • “Growing and Caring for Dwarf Fruit Trees,” Cornell University Cooperative Extension ...

You don’t need a sprawling orchard or years of gardening experience to grow certain types of fruit trees. Many of the most ...

Dream of your own orchard, but limited to the indoors as a growing ground? It's not necessary to have a big yard in order to grow fruit. Given the right conditions, there are several varieties of ...

Dwarf rootstock used for dwarfing fruit trees will be available at the annual Home Orchard Society's Fruit Propagation Fair and Scion Exchange. (Vern Nelson) Growing fruit trees in our kitchen garden ...

Nothing will turn your backyard into a luscious oasis like an orchard of dwarf fruit trees. You don’t even need a lot of ground area to grow a small tree; put them in containers and reenergize your ...