Fruit Trees

urban permaculture

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 you...
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 home 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...
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How to Grow More Fruit in Less Space – 5 Practical Tips That Work

If you’ve ever thought... “I wish I had more space to grow fruit,” This one’s for you! I’ve squeezed over 200+ types of fruit and edible plants into my suburban block... and while this may sound a bit crazy and not for everyone 😂 There are a few key tricks I've learnt...