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Article: Dwarf apple trees a good choice for small properties.(Home Garden)
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- Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
- Article date:
- October 11, 2009
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As I struggled to keep up with an overabundant apple crop, people used to ask "Why do you do it?" But this year, with the sagging economy and soaring interest in healthier eating, the question has changed to "How can I do it?"
While I wonAEt pretend that growing good apples doesnAEt require commitment, there are a few tricks that help keep the job manageable. You can, for example, keep pruning and picking within easy reach by selecting only dwarf trees. Dwarf apple trees are also a better fit for small properties and will start producing fruit sooner than full-sized fruit trees.
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