Dwarf trees, as their name implies, grow to only a fraction of the size of standard, or full-size, fruit trees. They make growing fruit trees a possibility for urban and suburban gardeners.

If your soil is compacted and shallow, you may decide to make raised beds. For dwarf fruit trees you will need at least 2 feet of raised bed on top of a foot or two of soil.

Fruit trees are plenty rewarding, but they come with challenges. It is essential to do plenty of research and preparation before making the decision to plant fruit trees in your yard.

If you have a good fruit set, it is recommended to remove the extra fruit to make room for larger apples and a more uniform yearly crop. Peach trees need yearly pruning as they set the fruit on ...

Q. Do you have a suggestion of a good/easy to grow fruit trees in the Indianapolis area? Any tips on the “how to” will be appreciated. – N.D. A. A dwarf, scab- resistant apple cultivar would likely be ...