Grow a Little Fruit Tree: Simple Pruning Techniques for Small-Space, Easy-Harvest Fruit Trees

Grow your own apples, figs, plums, cherries, pears, apricots, and peaches in even the smallest backyard! Ann Ralph shows you how to cultivate small yet abundant fruit trees using a variety of specialized pruning techniques. With dozens of simple and effective strategies for keeping an ordinary fruit tree from growing too large, you'll keep your gardening duties manageable while at the same time reaping a bountiful harvest. These little fruit trees are easy to maintain and make a lovely addition to any home landscape. Table of Contents:Introducing the Little Fruit Tree Chapter 1 - Small Is BeautifulChapter 2 - The Short Fruit Tree MethodChapter 3 - The Elementary Principles of PruningChapter 4 - Choosing VarietiesChapter 5 - The Fruit Tree Comes HomeChapter 6 - The Conversation Begins: The Hardest Pruning Cut You'll Ever Have To MakeChapter 7 - The Conversation ContinuesChapter 8 - How Much Water Does a Fruit Tree Need?Chapter 9 - Working with Mother NatureChapter 10 - Ripe FruitChapter