Fruit Trees

passionfruit flowers but no fruit

Why Your Passionfruit Flowers but Doesn’t Fruit – And How to Fix It

If your passionfruit vine is covered in flowers but not producing fruit, you’re not alone...This is one of the most common (and unexpected) frustrations with growing your own passionfruit at home - especially in warm climates like Perth. The vine looks perfect… vigorous, lush...
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When to Prune Feijoa Trees to Reduce Size and Maximise Fruit Crops

As a Kiwi living in Perth, Feijoas (also called pineapple guavas here in Australia) are a must-grow in my garden! One of the easiest fruit trees to grow in a home garden, but many gardeners get confused about when to prune feijoa trees. Prune too hard at the wrong time...and...
dwarf fruit tree

Dwarf vs Standard Fruit Trees: What You Need to Know for Small Gardens

Wondering whether to plant a dwarf or standard fruit tree? This guide breaks down the differences, wind resistance, harvesting, and space requirements for urban gardeners. As someone who grows a lot of fruit trees in a small space...dwarf fruit trees are something I use...
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20 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees and Plants for a Productive Edible Garden

Don't want to wait for homegrown fruits? Plant these 20 fast-growing fruits for quick harvests! When you’re starting a food forest or edible garden from scratch, it can feel like the SLOWEST waiting game for your fruit trees to grow and start producing fruit…or just survive...