Since it's spring, you might feel rushed to get going on your orchard. That's not the best way to go about it. Your fruit trees will take time prosper so you don't want the end result to be disappointing. Follow the below fruit tree rules and you'll have a blossoming oasis full of healthy fruit right in your yard.

Find the right space

Start by walking your property and look around for areas where you can plant fruit threes. Look out for good drainage and soil conditions suited for fruit trees. They will also steal water and nutrients from your fruit trees and eventually hinder their growth.

Don’t try to subdue Mother Nature

If your nursery man says that the soil from your property is too wet, you should listen. If your site is too cold for a specific variety, there’s no point in trying to grow it. Listen to the experts.

Plan for the size you need

Most standard size trees which are 15 feet tall or more are hardy, but they present some challenges. The higher the trees the more challenging the harvest and care works become. The good news is that nowadays there are varieties suited for all plans:

• Semi-dwarfs (15 to 20 feet);
• Dwarfs (10 to 15 feet);
• Genetic dwarfs (5 to 7 feet).

Genetic dwarfs grow well in containers and require less winder cold to flower.

Learn how to deal with pollination

You will need two compatible cultivars planted near each other to make pollination possible. Ask your nursery man about the pollination requirements of the fruit trees you want to buy.

Pay attention to spring frosts

Some people use wind machines, propane heaters and all sorts of methods to heat the buds. Check how low it gets in the area you want to plant the fruit trees. You can always go with containers if the weather is too harsh.

Don’t waste produce

Don’t buy fruit trees that will produce fruits you don’t eat. Do so only if you plan to sell or give them away. You should plant fruit trees that bear fruit your family eats.

Pruning is an art

When planning an orchid, you should keep in mind that fruit trees require yearly pruning. Watching an expert doing it is a must before you try your hand. Start by learning the principles and you won’t have any problems pruning them yourself.

Disease and pests will become a problem

No matter how healthy your soil is pests will always become a problem. You will have to use sticky tape, pheromone traps and all sorts of pest controlling methods. Handpicking bugs and using organic sprays is also an option.

Start small at first

I recommend starting with five trees, ten at most, before you plant more. Your small orchard will provide you with a good amount of fruits and you will figure out if it’s enough for your family.

Do you have experience with growing fruit trees? Are there any tips you would add here?

Article Source: Prepper's Will