Fruit and Nut Trees in Your Garden

By goodadmin | May 23, 2007

by steve stamos

The key to successful fruit and nut production is the presence of a beneficial environment for the trees that bear them. A tree can only grow successfully when meet its requirements for heat, light, moisture and in most cases the best trees grow in the best soils. Providing one has the land or back yard, climatic requirements, and water for irrigation, if necessary, can start producing crops. However, there are some basic rules for the establishment of trees.

Improve planting and establishment of trees by: Removing the soil where the tree is to be placed and mix it with 50% rich compost. This will give the tree a healthy start and improve drainage. Mulching alters the soil temperature and protects the roots against extremes of climate; controls weeds and can provide nutrients. It is a good idea to mulch with a layer of suitable mulch around the trees. Water regularly especially the first couple of seasons as for many trees will be several years before their roots reach water table levels.

Provide some shelter from wind as wind will retard the trees potential for growth; it removes excess moisture from leaves, lowers temperature (can retard blossoming) and promotes soil erosion. Provide some form of pest control. To avoid any undue use of harmful chemicals, the use of companion planting, organic practices and home-made sprays should be applied whenever they prove to be effective.

By growing your own fruits and nuts you know what you are getting: fresh, wax and chemical free fruits and nuts. Fruit and nut trees offer value for money. A good tree will usually produce good crops in season from 10 to 50 years and will also be good for your environment. They provide shelter for wild life, attract pollinators, condition the soil and give you a few hours of good exercise looking after them.

Fruit trees are available in standard, semi-dwarf and dwarf sizes. Choose local varieties to match your soil and plant the right combinations as no all varieties are self-pollinating. Purchase trees from reputable garden dealer or nursery. For maximum yields of good quality crops some maintenance is expected. Pruning and maintain good water drainage is vital for most trees.

Full-sized trees are more satisfactory when space allows, where space is limited smaller trees can be planted. Fruit and nut trees have the capacity to fulfill many needs. By incorporating these trees in your garden you can complement design with productivity.

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