Increasing Strength, Vitality and Health in Trees

The Australian government recommends that all citizens eat a healthy amount of fruit and vegetables every day to sustain their lives. You may agree with their approach but may often find it challenging to pick up produce that has been organically grown. In this case, you may want to take matters into your own hands, at least as far as the fruit is concerned, by planting some trees in your back garden. What do you need to know before you begin?

Taking Control

If it's a good idea to eat fruit, it's best to source this food from shops that only stock organic produce. In doing so, you will be able to avoid any pesticides and fertilisers that may not agree with you. However, if you can grow organic produce yourself, you will have fewer runs to your local supermarket and will also be doing your part to reduce carbon emissions.

What to Remember

Before you start, remember that you will need to satisfy certain criteria. Fruit trees will typically need good drainage and enough space to thrive, with a consistent supply of sunshine. As such, you may need to test your soil to see if it has the right pH content, and you may need a certain amount of patience with certain types of fruit trees.

It's popular to plant fruit trees in winter, and indeed some must be planted in winter if they are to survive. Some fruit trees are deciduous while others are evergreen, and this will dictate when you plant them and when they will flourish.

Plenty of Choices

What types of fruit do you crave? Oranges and lemons are evergreen and should be planted in the summertime. They'll get plenty of heat to warm the soil beneath, and you can expect them to thrive. Apples and pears are deciduous and so best planted in the winter. This is also a good time to introduce avocados which, of course, are the super fruit that should be in everybody's diet.

Different Approaches

Just remember, one approach does not suit all. Certain types of fruit trees may need to be planted in containers while others (apples, for example) should be planted in pairs as they will need to cross-pollinate.

Getting Expert Support

Talk with your landscape plant supplier about your plans, and they will recommend the right approach. They can also help you keep your young trees in good condition and ensure that you get a great crop down the road. Contact a landscape tree supplier for further information.