You don’t need to own an orchard or live in the tropics to grow fresh fruit. You can grow dwarf fruit trees even if you have a small yard.

The best trees for small gardens are multifaceted ... Plant slow-growing, compact trees in containers but give some thought to the placement of the pot as it will be heavy to move once established.

Vitexes: These small trees put on a stunning display of purple flower spikes each May and June. A second flush sometimes ...

Not unlike the approach with bonsai trees, occasional careful pruning ... Naturally compact varieties specifically bred for use in containers and small gardens are also increasingly available.

Many small trees are available ... Dig your planting hole twice as wide as the diameter of the container and only as deep as the height of the container. This second part is crucial: If you ...