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You can head off to work with
your own organic lunch, made by
nature, or you could even teach
the kids about economics by
helping them set up a fruit stall
outside your house – there are
plenty of ways to get more out of
your planting.
Deciduous fruit trees are a great
addition to your garden for other
reasons too. In spring, they
flower and provide your home
and garden with a delightful
natural fragrance. In summer, they
bear fruit that’s great for eating,
selling and giving away. They
also provide shade from the hot
summer sun. In autumn, they’re
visually stunning as the leaves
change shades.
However, in late autumn and
winter, these trees cleverly drop
their leaves to conserve energy,
which is great news for you. After
a quick rake through the garden
to tidy up the debris, you’ll notice
that the trees no longer block the
sun. They allow all the light to
flow through to your home, which
is great for keeping warm in the
cooler months! Another great
thing about the leaves dropping
off is that you can conveniently
do all of your winter pruning, as
you can see every stick and
twig around.
Houses for sale are also more
attractive with an established
garden, and give buyers the
impression of homeliness.
There’s also less work to do for
anyone moving in and the yearly
fruit yield is a bonus that many
people will appreciate.
If you’re in an apartment, small
unit or rental property, you may
not be able to grow your fruit
trees. In which case, a potted
garden could be just what you
need. You’ll be able to grow all
sorts of table vegetables and
herbs, which will inspire your
cooking and make your home a
sensory delight in all seasons.
Fruit trees
are a great
way to go if
you’re trying to
achieve a more
sustainable
lifestyle.