2. Consider size. Whenever possible, purchase fruit trees that are either naturally small or grafted to dwarf rootstock. They will be easier to prune, harvest and protect from pests and disease.

Dwarf fruit trees are thick as fleas in Northwest gardens these days. The interest in sustainability and healthful food has lots of "newbie" gardeners planting dwarf trees. What people new to ...

Yet the question is never which fruits will grow in the Northwest, but which will reliably ... tree the size and shape of a broomstick? Petite trees like mini-dwarfs, columnar or pole apples ...

It's lucky dwarf trees are so small ... or look for them at the Raintree Nursery booth at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show next week. Order vegetable seeds now to get the best varieties.

Most of the trees have given up their leaves ... With all the greenery we have as background plants in the Pacific Northwest, dwarf conifers with blue foliage add eye-catching interest.

These species are either inherently rapid-growing, a specific cultivar, or a dwarf-sized version of a larger fruit tree. Keep in mind that some of these trees will grow faster than others ...

Luckily, many dwarf fruit trees are available that fit well in compact landscapes, but they will likely need to be ordered online. Dwarf fruit trees come in two broad categories – genetic dwarfs ...

Dwarf trees are ideal for adding structure and interest to small spaces. While gardening in compact yards might at first seem challenging, there are plenty of attractive dwarf tree species to ...

Typically, cherry trees will start to bear fruit during their fourth year, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac, with dwarf trees bearing fruit a year earlier. If you have a standard-sized tree ...