espalier - Fine Gardening
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DesignBest Southern California Trees for Espalier
Although the word is French, the practice of espalier dates back to ancient Roman or Egyptian times. It originated with the need to grow more fruit trees in more confined…
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DesignGarden Perfection, 40+ Years in the Making: Part 1
Welcome to Elaine Hutson’s lovely garden! It is an incredible garden, and as you’ll see, the photographs of it are pretty magical as well. These are pictures taken of my…
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How-ToHow to Get Started With Espalier
Espalier is a technique that can add serious wow-factor to your garden. It means to grow your tree two-dimensionally. This saves space, and makes it easier to attend to…
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Kitchen GardeningAn Easy Approach to Espalier
My clients often tell me that they would like to grow fruit trees but don’t because they lack the space. Others complain about a fence that needs to be broken…
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DesignHow to Grow Espalier Apple Trees
Produce more fruit in less space with this centuries-old technique. Ron Wade guides us step-by-step through the first three years in the life of an espaliered apple tree.
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