578 results for patio fruit trees

Some varieties of dwarf or patio fruit trees produce a bumper harvest year after year. Apples, pears, plums, cherries, and even figs can be grown on the patio. And not only do these types of trees pr ...

Dwarfing fruit trees for restricted spaces 1 - Dwarf Family Duo (Pear)  2 - Czar Plum  3 - Kordia Cherry  4 - Pyrus Clapps Pear  5 - Malus Ingrid Marie Apple We’d all ...

The British love apples. So much so that we consume over 120,000 tonnes of them every year. They are a staple of our diet and when we think about five-a-day at least one of those portions is sur ...

Many of us are spending more time at home at the moment. And whilst these are obviously worrying times one way we can take our minds off things for a while is to work in the garden. Gardening can ...

There is something so satisfying about picking fruit from trees in your own garden. Bringing the crop into the kitchen and using your produce for homemade jams, chutneys, pies and all manner of ba ...

We get lots of questions on how to plant fruit trees. It isn’t surprising as many of us love the idea of growing our own fruit. It’s fun, healthy and there’s nothing better than eating fruit fresh ...

If you’re looking for a new project this summer how about planting a fruit tree or two? Growing your own fruit is very rewarding and isn’t as tricky as you may think. There’s also plenty of choice.Th ...

The snow has gone and the sun is beginning to hang around for a while. We’re on the cusp of spring and thoughts have already turned to our planting plans for the year. And, as this is the perfect ...

Brrr! There’s a sudden chilliness in the air! We are well and truly in autumn now and that means winter is just around the corner. If you have a garden its time to prepare your beloved plants an ...

A traditional children’s nursery rhyme and an obscure 1960s British teen movie share the title of this blog post. But we’re not too concerned about either of those - though the movie is worth chec ...

Most of us will have at least one or two fruit trees in our garden. Many will have more. It doesn’t matter whether you have an orchard or a patio you can grow fruit trees successfully. And nectari ...

There’s plenty of reasons why Victoria plum fruit trees are perfect for all gardens and gardeners: Easy to grow. Low maintenance. Very hardy. Don’t need much space. Self-fertile.

Most people enjoy hedging trees in their garden. They create privacy, a safe haven for wildlife and add interest to any garden scheme. But there are so many varieties of hedging plants available s ...

Small, straightforward to grow, easy to look after, and colourful. Who doesn’t enjoy dwarf ornamental trees? These stunning trees are so popular thanks to their unique shapes, colourful foliage, and ...

With many of us living in homes with more humble- sized outdoor spaces, we’ve had to resort to using pots in order to create our ideal gardens. Others enjoy container gardening and displaying their p ...

Everyone loves a pear. It's such a juicy fruit and so versatile. It can of course be eaten raw and is delicious when done so. But it can also be used in cooking (poached pear anyone?), makes a lov ...

The flowering crab apple is a deciduous ornamental tree which flowers in spring and produces tiny fruits which are sometimes called ‘schoolboy apples’. The blossoms are delicate shades of white, p ...

Small ornament trees such as magnolias and maples add colour and vibrancy to a garden. They can be planted in pots and even those gardeners who are restricted in the amount of planting space they ...

The great thing about gardening is that it is such an accessible pastime. Anyone can garden, even those with only room for a single pot plant. Having a small garden doesn’t have to restrict you ...

We hear so much about planting trees and the horror of deforestation around the world. All of us are much more aware of the value of trees and why they are so important for the environment. Now ho ...

Does your outdoor space need a bit of a revamp? Patio looking a little drab? Looking for a new project this summer? Adding some patio container plants can completely transform your outdoor space ...

If you’re casting your eyes around for something different for the garden why not plant an ornamental tree? Don’t let the word ‘tree’ put you off here. We’re not talking about a mighty oak but r ...

There’s something about an ornamental tree that just sets off a garden. Whether it’s the colour, the shape, or that you can admire it all year round, a tree just adds so much interest and excitement.

Gardens attached to UK properties are getting smaller. In urban areas new housing developments seem to favour postage stamp patches of lawn in an effort to cram in as many properties as possible. All ...

Is there anything more quintessentially British than having a mature, well cared for garden? It’s something that we pride ourselves on and there are so many different varieties of colourful trees, ...

Is there anything more stunning in a garden than a cherry tree in full blossom? Of course, the pesky wind soon deflowers the tree but what a wonderful sight it is for those days when it is in full bl ...

Many of us have small gardens or restricted space in which to plant. This sometimes requires a bit of creativity and ingenuity in what we choose to grow so we can maximise the space available to u ...

A firm favourite with gardeners, ornamental trees make an attractive feature in any garden but not only that. They can add interest and colour all year round but can also be used for screening, shade ...

Ornamental and pot grown trees are always popular with gardeners. They provide a convenient way for anyone to enjoy planting their own trees even when space is restricted or there is no ground in ...

Did you know that a well-maintained front garden can add over 20% to the value of your home? That can be up to 55K for some households but, regardless of adding value, eye-catching trees greatly i ...