Reply #141: About fruit trees, if anyone is going to plant them.... [View All]

[Dora]

If you're going to plant fruit trees, do some research and make sure you're planting a variety that will grow well in your area. Many apple varieties won't grow well where I live because there just aren't enough freeze hours in the winter. The same is true for grapes and berries.

Many county extension offices will have info on what fruit-bearing plants are best for your region. Don't fall for a catalog sales pitch just because those blackberries in the photo look breathtaking.