Almost monthly we find that we are being fed a new diet or exercise plan specially created to make us alter the way we lead our lives.

It is true that we all should examine our current behaviour with bearing in mind the we need to be eating at least a little  more vegetables and fresh fruit and increasing our exercise levels. One thing we may wish  to think about is cultivating one or two fruit trees in our yard. However, as most yards are only small spaces, it is highly likely that you might be somewhat restricted in the options available.

The majority of us fully understand that organic fruit and vegetables are much better for us than the alternatives however the increased cost is often too prohibitive. We also understand that the more fresh the fruit is the  more vitamins and minerals it will have. By growing our very own fruit trees it is possible for us to produce organic fruit at a vastly lower cost also, because it can be harvested immediately before use, such fruit is also as fresh as possible.

The largest number of us reside in an urban environment where it is common to have yards which give over only a very small area in which to grow a garden. Such gardens are largely unsuitable for large mature trees which can, eventually, cause a collection of problems. The roots can force themselves into foundations, branches can force themselves against walls and windows and they also block the sunlight. The most obvious problem is that such a huge item in a little space will simply look silly.

Even in the smallest space something immensely beautifull can be created. Professional landscapers can create the most incredible plans but, with a a small amount of time and effort, it is possible to do this yourself. To do it properly you will need to read up a little to understand which are the best plants, trees and shrubs to incorporate and the most suitable way to use them.

If you have a incredibly small place the inclusionaddition of a fruit tree will add interest and beauty. In the spring the tree will be smothered in sweet smelling, and gorgeous looking, blossom. By the time of fall the tree will be full of ripe fruit perfect for the picking. Even during the winter a fruit tree can still appear very interesting and such a tree can be a focal point.

It is now possible to buy dwarf types of fruit tree, these are generated by grafting the main stem of a fruit tree to carefully chosen dwarf root stock. Modern dwarf root stock, such as M9, is more reliable than older types of dwarf root stock. M9 root stock can cause a fruit tree to develop rather small but still able to produce an increased amount of fruit.

Modern compact fruit trees can be cultivated in small gardens as the dwarf variety produces a large amount of fruit from the tinniest of bushes. A dwarf fruit tree will uncommonly be larger than 1.8m high but the amount of growth can be decreased a little further by cultivating it in a container. By following a perfectly planned pruning regime you can restrict the growth while retaining a aesthetic structure.

Amongst the most useful of fruit trees for the landscaper with only a small backyard, is the spur apple tree. While the tree is still able to grow to about  1.8m in height it has such an upright habit that it often looks rather strange covered in a mass of ripened apples.

Besides as apple trees there are dwarf varieties of fruit tree for example plums, pears, figs, cherries, nectarines and various others.