Home orchard ideas

Our home orchard is a few years old now & today, I am sharing home orchard tips, ideas & four mistakes we made along the way so you can avoid making them.

Planting fruit trees in backyard (or front yard!) spaces provides an abundant harvest for years to come. Grow & produce food in small urban yards!

Fruit trees can be an attractive part of a home landscape, as this carefully planned orchard shows. The orchard space is about 16x16 feet on the west side yard of a historic home in my city's downtown. In the center is a pear tree flanked by two apple trees and two peach trees. The five trees are laid out in a circular cross design with islands of light brown bark mulch separated by black edging and light colored gravel paths. This ground design is striking all year long, perhaps even more…

This article is an introduction to the gardening technique of Backyard Orchard Culture – a system of high density planting of fruit trees which allows for a wide variety of fruit to be grown …

9 Dwarf Trees With High Yield Great For Small Areas! When it comes to gardening in small spaces, dwarf trees are a fantastic choice. These compact beauties not only add aesthetic appeal but also provide

How to fit an orchard in the garden - and get a big harvest, however tiny your garden. Grow fruit trees successfully in any back yard!

A home orchard can supply you with delicious, low-cost fresh fruit, attract pollinators and provide shade and beauty. It requires a small investment of money and a large investment of time and patience. Choosing Orchard Trees Select trees adapted to your climate. Consult your local Cooperative Extension about varieties suited to your area. Visit USDA […]

When the owners purchased this home west of Austin, it came with a tennis court. Since they don't play tennis, they decided to remove it and replace it wit

Having a small homestead orchard is a great way to add to your self sufficiency and grow your gardening repertoire. Learn how to plan and plant one today.

Landscape architect Gregory Lombardi shares the story of his Bulfinch Award-winning “Country Gentleman’s Estate.”