Most fruit trees require full sun, which means at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day to fruit, but they'll fruit ...

Most trees with long, flexible branches, such as apple, cherry, fig, peach, pear, plum and quince lend themselves nicely to ...

Martha uses compost tea on her potted citrus trees and other potted plants.

A few budget-friendly options are compost, fruit peels, and wood ash. Bone meal and fish emulsion cost a little more but can boost specific nutrients your fruit trees may need.

Compost added during tilling or planting, in the spring or fall, will add nutrients that plants can use year-round.

Use some sort of mulch underneath your plants, whether it is compost, wood chips or plastic to keep fruit from laying on the soil. These methods will keep your vegetables clean and healthy.