To mulch or not to mulch under your fruit trees?
Mulching under fruit trees is not as good as living understory, but has its place for young trees, or for mature trees if done correctly.
Animals, fruit trees, and electric netting
Animals and fruit trees go well together if you can figure out how to enjoy the benefits without the animals doing too much damage.
How much fruit will your tree produce?
Working out how much fruit a mature fruit tree can grow will help you plan how many trees you need in your garden to meet your family’s needs.
How to prune your apple tree
Pruning apple trees takes a little more specialist knowledge than other fruit types, but your trees will reward you with ample crops.
Taming monster fruit trees with renovation pruning
Learn how to use a technique called renovation pruning to tame large, unpruned, and out-of-control monster fruit trees.
What broke my fruit tree?
Broken fruit trees can be caused by animals eating them, or accidental damage. Identifying the animal is the first step to prevention.
Warming winter cakes with home-grown fruit
Bake delicious warming winter cakes from the fruit you’ve grown on the fruit trees in your own garden for extra satisfaction.
Providing frost shelter for fruit trees
Learn how to provide frost shelter for your fruit trees in spring to protect the flowers and fruit from damage.
3 simple ways to improve your soil
Here are 3 simple ways to kickstart the health of your soil to help you grow fruit that is full of vitamins and minerals.
How to buy a good fruit tree
Learn how to select a healthy fruit tree when you’re buying from a nursery, to give your trees the best possible start in life.
How to grow your own multigraft or fruit salad tree
Multigraft trees are a no-brainer for many gardens, as they reduce risk and provide a bigger variety of fruit, without taking up more space.
A visit to Petty’s Heritage Apple Orchard
Petty’s Orchard in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs houses a working organic farm and one of Victoria’s best heritage apple collections.
