What makes a fruit tree ideal for containers? Size is a factor, but so are the tree's natural sunlight requirements, moisture needs, and pruning demands. On a more sensory note, experts also consider ...

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Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

Q: I received a 2-year-old olive tree grown in a 15-inch container. The brochure attached advised planting in the ground 15 feet away from building structures. My tree is 5 feet high with a ½-inch ...

Growing your own citrus tree can be an incredibly rewarding experience, and you don’t have to live in a warm climate to make it happen. While not every tree is ideal for indoor cultivation, there are ...

Q.:Last summer, my husband bought me a Japanese maple and we planted it in one of those foam terra cotta-like containers and placed it on the patio of our apartment. The container is huge and the ...

The houseplants are back inside, the pots of annuals have been emptied and the containers won't be replanted until the spring. But in this rush to lay bare the winter garden, we may be missing an ...

Yes, you can grow fresh fruit on your balcony. If you haven’t embraced container gardening, you should. Even if your yard is limited to a small patio or your winters don’t suit outdoor growing, don’t ...