Fruit For Australian Gardens

A Practical Guide to Growing Fruit at Home. Organic Methods Included.

Have you ever dreamed of picking your own nectarines? Is there enough room in your garden to grow an apple tree? Are you puzzled about how to shape or prune a fruit tree? Do you know which sprays are safe, and whether you need to spray fruit at all?

'Fruit for Australian Gardens' will answer all your questions and will tell you everything you need to know about growing fruit in the home garden. Includes information on how to choose the right kind of fruit for your locality; how to train a tree so it fits into a small space and yet still produce ample fruit; use of organic methods to control pests and diseases; how to plant and care for over 50 kinds of fruit trees, and how to store and use surplus fruit.

For everyone who has a garden, or even enough room for a container or pot, this clear and comprehensive guide with over 40 helpful diagrams and photographs, will explain how fruit can be grown successfully and with a minimum of fuss. An invaluable book for all gardeners who long to enjoy the deliciously healthy flavour of home-grown fruit.