Getting Started with Fruit Trees
Tree-ripened fruits are sweeter and more flavorful, and their texture is better, too. Here are some reminders to help you on your way if you're just starting out
by Lynn Ocone
 
Be patient. Most fruit trees require at least two years from planting to the first harvest. A standard apple tree usually takes two years to start fruiting and four years to...
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Growing Citrus in Containers
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For the most part, the areas where home gardeners plant the citrus trees are the same areas where citrus is grown commercially. But if space is limited or climate isn't suitable, it's still possible to enjoy these trees and their bounty year-round. How? By growing citrus trees in containers....
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