But before you buy the first bare root tree you see ... Apple 'Redspur' is another of the best fruit trees for a small garden ...

We show you how to get started. The most commonly planted fruit trees are apple trees but you don't always have to follow convention. Pear, plum, fig and medlar trees can also produce good results.

Firm down the soil to remove air pockets and thoroughly water the young tree before mulching with organic matter. Pear trees ...