It is true that we all should examine closely our current lifestyle with a view to eating a great deal  more vegetables and fresh fruit and taking more regular exercise. One thing we may wish  to think about is growing one or two fruit trees in our backyard. However, as most gardens are only small places, it is highly likely that you might be a little restricted in what you can do.

Most of us fully comprehend that organic vegetables and fruit are incredibly better for us than the alternatives however the increased cost is sometimes too much. We also understand that the fresher the fruit or veg is the  more minerals and vitamins it has. By growing our own fruit trees it is possible for us to grow organic fruit at a vastly reduced cost also, because it can be harvested immediately before use, such fruit is also the freshest available.

The majority of us reside in an urban environment where it is common to have yards which give over only an incredibly small patch in which to plant a garden. Such gardens are not suitable for large mature trees which can lead to a collection of problems. The roots can force themselves into foundations, branches can grow up against walls and windows and they also restrict the light. The most obvious problem is that such a large item in a small space will simply look silly.

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

If you have a tiny garden the inclusionaddition of a fruit tree will add beauty and interest. In the spring the tree will be covered in great looking, and sweet smelling, blossom. By the time of fall the tree will be covered in ripe fruit ready for the picking. Even in the winter a fruit tree can still appear incredibly interesting and such a tree can be a focal point.

It is now possible to buy dwarf varieties of fruit tree, these are generated 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 remain incredibly small while it is still able to grow an increased amount of fruit.

Modern compact fruit trees can be grown in small yards as the dwarf variety produces a large amount of fruit from the tinniest of bushes. A dwarf fruit tree will uncommonly be larger than 1.8m high but the amount of growth can be decreased a little more by cultivating it in a container. By following a planned pruning regime you can restrict the growth while retaining a appealing architecture.

Amongst the most useful of fruit trees for the landscape gardener with only a small backyard, is the spur apple tree. While the tree can still grow up to 1.8m high it has such an upright habit that it often looks rather strange covered in a mass of ripened apples.

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