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As you're waiting for these trees to reach their full potential, you might like to add some citrus or fig trees to your yard which only take around one to two years to become productive. More uncommon ...

There are several dwarf varieties perfect for containers, but we're recommending one that is also self-fertile and doesn't need a pollinator: the 'Brown Turkey' fig. There are a few things a gardener ...